Bihari Dhuska with Chana Dal Subzi
Crispy deep-fried golden discs made from soaked rice and chana dal make for a beloved comfort meal. Served alongside a spiced, hearty bengal gram curry, this traditional breakfast is packed with rustic flavors.
510min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Wash and soak the rice and chana dal together in water for at least 6 to 8 hours.
2
Drain the water and grind the soaked rice and dal along with green chilies and ginger into a smooth, thick batter.
3
Add cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to the batter, mixing well.
4
Heat mustard oil in a deep kadhai until smoking hot, then lower the heat to medium.
5
Ladle a portion of the batter into the hot oil and fry until puffed, golden brown, and crisp on both sides. Repeat for remaining batter.
6
For the subzi, heat a little oil in a pan, sauté chopped onions until translucent, then add tomatoes and spices.
7
Stir in the boiled chana dal, add a little water, and simmer for 10 minutes until well combined.
8
Serve the hot, crispy dhuska alongside the flavorful chana dal subzi garnished with fresh coriander.
Ingredients
1 cup parboiled rice
1/2 cup chana dal (split bengal gram)
2 green chilies
1-inch piece ginger
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
Salt to taste
Mustard oil for deep frying
1 cup boiled chana dal for the subzi
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 tsp garam masala
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.