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Bhuga Chanvar

Bhugha chhanwara

The above presentation is highly inspired by Indrajeet’s”Adhipotoba”-Mutton Biryani , who has an amazing blog of simple recipes, innovatively  presented and humorous but nostalgic write ups!

Bhuga Chanvar

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Serves: 2

Signature Sindhi style rice with caramelized onions, with subtle flavors of garam masala.
Ingredients
  • Rice 1 cup
  • Onion 1
  • Red chilli powder
  • Tejpatta 1
  • Cloves 2-3
  • Black cardamon,1(only skin)
  • Dalchini 1 small stick (Note instead of Khada masala,Garam masala powder can also be used for non spicy taste)
  • Salt as per taste
  • Oil 1 tbsp
Method
  1. Wash and soak rice for half hour
  2. In a handi, put one tbsp of oil and add sliced onion and khada masala
  3. Fry on medium flame till onion turns dark brown in colour
  4. Add red chilli powder (and garam masala powder in case khada masala is not used) and rice and fry for about a min
  5. Add water, double the quantity of rice, add salt and shelled peas (optional) and let it boil
  6. Simmer and cover it with a lid till rice is cooked
  7. Serve piping hot, it taste heavenly with saibahji or paneerpalak, soyabean or mutter paneer.

A big hello to you! I am Alka Keswani, a food blogger and a free lancer, foodie, married to a geek and blessed with an adorable child. More about me, in the posts I share on this blog of mine !

6 Comments on “Bhuga Chanvar

  1. Sindhi food tastes heavenly. Thanks for posting Sindhi recipes. Bhuga chaanwara is my must eat Sunday luncheon meal. Jiye Sindhi Rasoi

  2. Thanks Alka for sharing these wonderful recipes.
    I realized the importance when I had to cook one on my own.. had no clue…and the first thing I remember was sindhirasoi.com for help/reference.
    Keep up the great work.

  3. I have tasted this at a Sindhi friends place…have tried it today and it was heavenly in taste..Thanks for posting such a nice recipe.

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