Steamed Rice With Fried Mung Bean (sada Bhaat With Bhaja Moong Dal)

Steamed Rice with Fried Mung Bean (Sada Bhaat with Bhaja Moong Dal) is a classic Bengali dish that combines fluffy steamed rice with crispy fried mung beans, creating a delightful texture and flavor contrast.

Vegan Gluten Free Main Course Bengali Rice Mung Bean
Steamed Rice With Fried Mung Bean (sada Bhaat With Bhaja Moong Dal)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 cup mung beans
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • Salt to taste
  • Water

Instructions

  1. Wash the rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add the mung beans and fry until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In a pot, bring water to a boil and add the soaked rice, turmeric, and salt. Cook until the rice is tender and fluffy.
  4. Serve the steamed rice with the crispy fried mung beans on top.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
50g
Protein
12g
Fat
6g

Supplies

Pot Pan

Tools

Spatula Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the Steamed Rice with Fried Mung Bean with a side of tangy mango chutney and a refreshing cucumber salad.

Tips & tricks

Make sure to fry the mung beans until they are crispy to add a delightful crunch to the dish.

Cost

$5