Bukharian Mung Bean Rice with Garlic Oil

This is a classic dish eaten among Bukharian Jews before a fast. It is made with mung beans, which are native to Asia and not widely known in the west. These are small round green beans that, when cooked, take on a porridge-like consistency. As with so many dishes eaten along the Silk Road, this one is influenced by other cultures. Oshi mosh is a variation on the indian dish called kitchari, which is a staple comfort food in india. The word means “mixture” or “mess” as in “mes