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Ghugni

Breakfast · Bangladeshi · Ready in 55 min · Serves 4

A homely Bengali breakfast curry of white peas soaked overnight and simmered soft with onion, ginger and cumin, carrying a gentle chilli warmth.

Ghugni

Per serving

Calories
216
Protein
12 g
Carbs
33 g
Fat
4 g
Fibre
9 g

Vitamins and minerals, % of a day’s needs

  • Iron16%
  • Vitamin D0%
  • B120%
  • Zinc15%
  • Magnesium9%
  • Omega-32%
  • Calcium4%
  • Potassium12%
  • Vitamin C7%
  • Vitamin A1%
  • Riboflavin12%

Worked out from the ingredients. How we work out our numbers

Ingredients

  • 200 g Dried white peas
  • 700 ml Water
  • 1 whole Onion
  • 1 tbsp Fresh ginger
  • 2 clove Garlic
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp Ground turmeric
  • 1 whole Green chilli
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 pinch Salt

Method

  1. 1

    Rinse 200g of dried white peas, then soak them overnight in plenty of cold water and drain well before cooking.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat, then dice the onion and cook until golden and softened. Grate in 1 tablespoon of ginger, crush 2 cloves of garlic and add 1 green chilli, finely sliced.

  3. 3

    Add 1 teaspoon of ground cumin and half a teaspoon of turmeric and stir until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add the drained peas and 700ml of water, then simmer until the peas are tender and the sauce has thickened.

  5. 5

    Season with a pinch of salt and serve warm, on its own or with bread.