Ghugni
Ghugni is a spiced dried peas curry popular across Bihar, Jharkhand and Bengal, simmered in an onion-tomato masala and finished with fresh garnishes. Filling and budget-friendly, it's enjoyed as both a street-food snack and a light meal.
Ghugni at a Glance
Cuisine
Bihari
Country
India
Meal
Snack
Course
Snack / Light Meal
Food Type
Vegan
Difficulty
Easy
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Total time
About 8.5 hours
Servings
4
Suggested serving
1 cup
Ghugni Ingredients
1.5 cups dried white peas (safed matar), soaked overnight; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tomato, chopped; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp red chilli powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp garam masala; salt to taste; 2 tbsp oil; a squeeze of lemon juice; chopped onion, green chilli and coriander leaves for garnish; sev (optional).
How to Make Ghugni
Pressure-cook the soaked dried peas with …
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