Monsoon Magic: 3 Crispy Fried Delights to Elevate Your Khichuri Experience

On a rainy Bengali day, nothing compares to a plate of piping hot khichuri paired with crispy, delicious fritters. The soft, comforting texture of khichuri and the crunchy, flavorful bites of fried accompaniments create a perfect harmony. Recently, introduced three such simple yet mouthwatering fried recipes that are not only easy to prepare but also ideal for enjoying with khichuri.

The first recipe is Maurala Fish Onion Fritters (Peyaji). Made with small freshwater maurala fish, this dish starts by marinating the fish in salt, lemon juice, mustard paste, ginger-garlic paste, and onion juice for about an hour. Then it is mixed with cornflour, rice flour, chopped onions, and green chilies before being deep-fried until golden brown. Crispy and flavorful, this fritter adds a delightful crunch to a bowl of warm khichuri.

The second recipe offers a unique twist—Potato Peel Fritters (Bora). Where potato peels are usually discarded, this recipe turns them into a tasty treat. The peels are finely chopped and mixed with gram flour (besan), rice flour, nigella seeds, cumin, crushed dry red chili, chopped onions, and coriander leaves. Small flat rounds are shaped and then fried until crisp. Economical and packed with flavor, this dish can easily become a new family favorite.

The third recipe is Loitta (Bombay Duck) Fry. The fish is cut and marinated with salt, green chili paste, garlic paste, and red chili powder. Then it's dipped into a batter made with egg, cornflour, baking powder, green chilies, and coriander paste before being deep-fried. Its spicy kick and crispy texture make it a perfect match for khichuri.

These three recipes are perfect companions to enhance your monsoon khichuri feast. With simple ingredients, bold flavors, and delightful textures, they can transform an ordinary rainy day meal into something truly special. Even without the traditional hilsa, your plate can be complete—with maurala fritters, potato peel bora, and spicy loitta fry bringing the joy and warmth of a homemade Bengali lunch.