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Bengali chirer pulao recipe
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Chirer Pulao | Bengali Poha Recipe

Chirer pulao is a classic Bengali breakfast recipe where chire or poha (beaten rice) is cooked with veggies and spices. Unlike the poha recipe, it is mildly sweet and has the aroma of Bengali garam moshla. When served with a splash of lemon juice, this chirer pulao cooked in Bengali style gives a nutritious dish for a fulfilling breakfast.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Bengali
Diet Hindu
Keyword Bengali Breakfast Recipes, Bengali Vegetarian Recipes, Breakfast Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Poha Recipe, Vegan Recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 People

Equipment

  • Stove Top
  • Heavy bottom Non-stick Pan
  • Colander or Sieve

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Beaten Rice or Chire or Chivra Washed and Drained
  • 1 Onion Large - Finely Chopped
  • 1 inch Ginger Grated
  • 2 Green Chillies Finely Chopped
  • Salt to Taste
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Bengali Gorom Moshla coarsely crushed 2 Green Cardamom, 2 Cloves and 1/2 inch Cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Refined Oil
  • 1 Potato Large - Cut in cubes

Instructions

  • Rinse the Poha: Place the poha in a colander and rinse under running water. Gently stir with your fingers to ensure even washing without making it mushy. Set aside to drain.
    2 cup Beaten Rice or Chire or Chivra Washed and Drained
  • Temper the Spices: Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan or wok. Add the coarsely crushed Bengali gorom moshla and let them sizzle and release their aroma.
    1/2 tsp Bengali Gorom Moshla, 2 tbsp Refined Oil
  • Sauté the vegetables: Add the diced potato and onion and sauté over medium heat until they turn light golden and the potato gets cooked. Season with salt. Add chopped green chilies for some heat and grated ginger
    1 Onion Large - Finely Chopped, 1 inch Ginger Grated, 1 Potato Large - Cut in cubes, 2 Green Chillies Finely Chopped
  • Incorporate Poha: Gently add the rinsed poha to the mixture. Stir carefully to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
  • Steam the Mixture: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the pulao cook in its steam for about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Finalize the Dish: Turn off the heat. Squeeze a fresh lemon into the chirer pulao and add a touch of sugar to balance the flavors. Check for salt and add as needed.
    Salt to Taste, 1 tsp Sugar, 1 tbsp Lemon juice