Alu Bokhra Khichudi
#DS26 A sweet khichudi made with Aloo Bokhra or plum and is from 20th century Bengali cuisine. A classic recipe and a lost one. Goes best with Peyazi or Sour chutney
#DS26 A sweet khichudi made with Aloo Bokhra or plum and is from 20th century Bengali cuisine. A classic recipe and a lost one. Goes best with Peyazi or Sour chutney
Wash the Alu Bokhra, cut into pieces and soak for 30 mins
Boil the Alu Bokhra and set aside after discarding the boiled water
Wash the Masor Dal and Gobindobhog rice and keep together
In a Mati’r Hari heat ghee, add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, green cardamoms, cloves and stir for 2-3 seconds
Add ginger paste and stir to get rid of raw smell
Add Masor Dal and Gobindobhog rice and stir continuously to fry
Add coconut milk and cover to cook
Add 1 cup hot water if needed
When Khichudi is done set aside
In another matka add Alu Bokhra, sugar, water and stir to make a syrup, add few Green cardamoms and saffron strands, cover to cook for 10 mins
Add the Alu Bokhra into the Khichudi and stir well
Cover to cook for 10 mins and set aside to serve