My Best Durga Puja! Healthy Bengali Khichdi, Begun & Karela Bhaja

Durga Puja is incomplete without the classic Bengali Khichuri Prasad. This year, I am bringing you a healthy, comforting, and festive special meal featuring: – Bengali Munger Dal Khichuri – Crispy Baigan Bhaja – Crunchy Karela Bhaja A true celebration of tradition, love, and food. Perfect for Puja bhog or a wholesome family meal. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:24 Bengali Munger Dal Khichuri 15:30 Begun Bhaja 20:49 Karela Bhaja Ingredients For Khichuri Moong dal (sana moog dal) – ½ cup Govindbhog rice – ½ cup Potatoes – 2 medium, cut into big pieces Cauliflower – 1 small, cut into big florets Mustard oil – 2 tbsp + ¼ cup (for frying) Ghee – 1 tbsp Green peas – ½ cup Tomatoes – 2 medium, chopped Cloves – 3–4 Bay leaves – 3 Green cardamom – 3 Dry red chillies – 4–5 Ginger – 2-inch piece Cumin seeds – 1 tsp Green chillies – 3–4 Turmeric powder – ½ tsp Red chilli powder – 1 tsp Cumin powder – ½ tsp Asafoetida (hing) – ¼ tsp Salt – to taste Warm water – about 1 litre Garam masala – ¼ tsp For Baigan Bhaja Brinjal – 1 medium, sliced for frying Mustard oil – 3–4 tbsp (for frying) Salt – to taste Turmeric powder – a pinch Red chilli powder – a pinch For Karela Bhaja Bitter gourd – 2 small, sliced for frying Mustard oil – 3–4 tbsp (for frying) Salt – to taste Red chilli powder – a pinch Chaat masala – a pinch Accompaniments Curd Bengali tomato chutney Durga Puja is about tradition, togetherness, and food made with love. This festive Bengali feast is my offering to celebrate the season with all of you. Produced by AARKS Media Mail: aarksmedia@gmail.com LinkedIN:   / aarks-media   👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more festive recipes and healthy twists. #DurgaPuja #AmritaRaichand #BengaliFood #Khichuri #Bhaja #HealthyRecipes #FestiveFood #DurgaPuja2025 #BengaliKhichuri #VegetarianRecipes [Amrita Raichand, Durga Puja recipes, Bengali Khichuri recipe, munger dal khichdi, Bengali festive food, Durga Puja bhog recipes, healthy Bengali recipes, Baigan Bhaja recipe, Karela Bhaja recipe, festive Indian recipes, Bengali vegetarian food, Durga Puja special prasad, khichdi recipe Bengali style, Amrita Raichand Durga Puja, Bengali feast recipes, festive cooking ideas, Bengali bhog, healthy Indian festive food] Chef Amrita Raichand is a trained Chef, a mom and a busy working professional juggling it all, with love and balance. Join my journey for healthy twists, easy techniques, self care, parenting and more. Subscribe to Amrita Raichand: Chef & Beyond    / @chefamritaraichand   Follow Me on Social Media:   / amritaraichand     / amritaraichand     / amritaraichand