Tripura was the last of the NE states I had to hunt recipes for and again, lack of on line recipes didn’t help much. Vegetarian options were next to nil and I had almost given up hope when I came across this article about Durga pooja in Tripura.
The article mentions about the bhog (community food) that will be served later, which comprises of various items from luchi to khichidi and many vegetable items.
And tada….my problem was solved…a simple kichidi bhog for Tripura! I wish I had made luchis as well..
Tripura has a lot of Bengal population and the Bengali cuisine is also popular there. The kichidi bhog here is a Bengali fare, but I guess it is just as popular in Tripura.
The begun bhaja is very simple dish, yet it tastes heavenly. The whole meal is easy to prepare. This food will be a great hit with kids and adults alike.
The menu:
- Khichuri : A one pot meal of rice and lentils. Cooked with veggies here.
- Begun bhaja : Sliced eggplants, shallow fried here with minimum spices
- Tomato chutney
- Aloo sabzi : Pressure cook 3-4 potatoes, peel, dice and keep aside. Mash 1-2 potatoes. Take 1 tsp chilli powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 2 tsp coriander-cumin powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala in a bowl. Add a little water and make a paste. Heat 2 tsp oil, add panch phoron (or jeera seeds and mustard seeds). Add the spice paste and cook for a minute. Add all the potatoes, one cup water and salt. Cook for 5 minutes, taste test and adjust seasoning.
My Kitchen Trials 
A simlpe yet filling meal you have there.
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Madam I agree with Mir above. I expected a single dish but you have your thali.!
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you are the only one who can make tripura look like a place I might like to have a meal
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the begun bhaja is calling out to me.. love it
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Very wel, presented meal . I love the khichuri most….
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You put together a wonderful bhog. Nicely presented
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It is a simple festival meal of Tripura! Gorgeously presented!
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Kichuri looks simple and comforting….
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That is a simple and hearty meal.
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So nicely done Rajani..the brinjal looks amazing..simple everyday food can look so inviting!
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Khichuri and begun bhaja with tomato chutney, a Bong cant ask for anything more. Superb platter and thank you so much for linking back to us. You have beautiful repository of recipes.
Sukanya
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Nice looking platter. I had read too that Bengali food is very popular in Tripura. All the dishes look so good.
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I can finish that khichuri with begun bhaja and aloo curry happily rite now..Wat a beautiful choice again, wat a research u have done, seriously wish i would have chosed as like you.
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i loved the baigan bhaja to go along with the khichuri…it kind of traps your attention, lovely
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loved the brinjal!!! and this khichu is looking so simple!!
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unbelievable !..your efforts are tremendous!..The minute I read and made a recipe from this state ..i stopped searching!..the thali looks great and I am sure it must have tasted awesome..and I remember the baingan from your Bangla Thali:)
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