Soft Khichuri, also known as Norom Kisuri is one kind of rice-based meal which is similar in consistency to porridge, a popular dish in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh. It is a traditional food in Sylheti cuisine that is served most dinner tables during the holy month of Ramadan.[2] Being a staple food for iftar, Soft Khichuri at home and Akhni for serving the guest is a tradition of Sylhet.[3] Aromatic rice mixing with various spices including ghee, kalozira and fenugreek to cook Kisuri.[2] There are two types of Soft Khichuri; white soft khichuri (jau/zau) and yellow soft khichuri (kisuri). Chana, Chickpea, piyaju, Bakarkhani, potato chops, egg chops, Beguni, vegetables and leaf pakora, Jalebi, Sharbat (rooh afza), phirni are the side dishes of Sylheti Iftar items.[4] Among the sweetmeats, Sylhet's specialty is Imarti. It is specially made of without any food color for Iftari.[5] Though it looks like jilapi, there is a difference between them in size and taste.[6]
Alternative names | Norom Kisuri |
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Course | main and side dish |
Place of origin | Bangladesh |
Region or state | Sylhet |
Main ingredients | rice, dal[1] |
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Rice, dal, onions, ginger, a little amount of oil or butter, fenugreek and salt.[7]