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  Vegetable Khichuri with Eggplant Fry & Begun Bharta – Bengali Comfort Meal Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Serves: 4 Category: Bengali Recipes | Comfort Food | Vegetarian Why You’ll Love This Recipe This is the ultimate Bengali comfort combo— hot moong dal khichuri , crispy eggplant fry , and smoky begun bharta . It’s nourishing, satisfying, and perfect for rainy days, lazy weekends, or even festive feasts like Durga Puja and Pohela Boishakh. Ingredients For Vegetable Khichuri: 1 cup rice (chinigura or basmati) ½ cup moong dal (roasted lightly) 1 small potato – diced ½ cup chopped carrots ½ cup green peas 1 medium onion – sliced 1 tsp ginger paste 2–3 green chilies – slit 2 bay leaves 1-inch cinnamon stick 2 cardamom pods 2 cloves ½ tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp salt (or to taste) 1 tbsp ghee or mustard oil 4 cups hot water For Eggplant Fry: 1 large eggplant – sliced into rings Salt and turmeric Mustard oil for frying For Begun Bharta...

  30 minute creamy garlic pasta without heavy cream Looking for a quick and creamy pasta recipe without using heavy cream? This 30-minute garlic pasta is rich, satisfying, and made with simple dairy-free ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights! Why You’ll Love This Creamy Garlic Pasta Dairy-free and still creamy Ready in under 30 minutes Budget-friendly and pantry-staple ingredients Ingredients You’ll Need 250g spaghetti or linguine 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp flour (or gluten-free alternative) 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk (or oat milk) 1/4 cup nutritional yeast or dairy-free parmesan Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley (optional) Step-by-Step Instructions Step 1: Cook the Pasta Boil pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Step 2: Make the Creamy Sauce In a pan, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Stir in flour to form a roux. Cook 1–2 minutes. Slowly whisk in almond milk to avoid lumps. Simmer until thicke...

Easy Chicken Biryani Recipe for Beginners Easy Chicken Biryani Recipe for Beginners | One-Pot Indian Meal. Learn how to make flavorful and easy chicken biryani in under 1 hour. This one-pot biryani is perfect for beginners—authentic, aromatic, and delicious! Ingredients For Chicken Marinade: 500g chicken (bone-in or boneless) 1/2 cup yogurt 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chili powder 1/2 tsp garam masala Salt to taste For Rice: 1.5 cups basmati rice (washed and soaked 30 mins) 3 cups water 2 tbsp oil or ghee 1 bay leaf 4 cloves 2 green cardamoms 1 cinnamon stick 1 large onion (thinly sliced) Fresh coriander and mint leaves (optional) Instructions Step 1: Marinate Chicken In a bowl, mix chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor). Step 2: Fry Onions and Spices In a deep pot, heat oil or ghee. Add whole...