Ghugni

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Ghugni

Yellow Peas Curry Origin: West Bengal

Introduction

Ghugni is a light yet flavorful curry made from dried yellow peas, often eaten as a street snack in Bengal and Odisha.


Ingredients:
1 cup dried yellow peas
Onion, ginger, green chili
Bay leaf, cumin, tamarind


Instructions:
Soak and pressure cook peas.
Sauté spices, add peas and tamarind; simmer.
Top with onion and lemon.


Pro Tips
Add a dash of mustard oil before serving.
Use fresh tamarind pulp for tang.


Serving Suggestions
Best enjoyed with puffed rice or luchi.


Fun Fact
A Kolkata street food classic, especially during Durga Puja.