Bangalir Chirer pulao -Flattened Rice Pulao from a Bengali Home-Poha Pulao from Bengali home
Bengali Chirer Pulao Recipe is a different from poha variations that you find in other states of India. In Bengal, chira or flattened rice is a staple breakfast dish and has a mild sweetness taste to it. The addition of raisins, peanut and cashew nut and vegetables to the Bengali Chirer Pulao makes this dish packed with nutrients and a healthy menu choice for the school lunch box, office lunch and breakfast as well.
Servings Prep Time
4Serving 15minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings Prep Time
4Serving 15minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large frying pan or karahi
  2. Add cinnamon, cardamom and bay leaf to temper the oil
  3. Add the potatoes and carrot and fry for a while. Add onion and ginger at this stage too
  4. Once the potato and carrots are little done, add the cauliflowers and peas . Cover and fry
  5. Mean while, wash and soak the Chira ( flatten rice). They should be soft yet firm. The Wash/soak time will depend on the variety of Chira you have.Mine took 3 minutes. Make sure that they are not soggy. Keep aside the washed chira
  6. Meanwhile in the almost fried vegetables add peanut and cashew nut
  7. Season with salt & sugar.
  8. Spread softened chira evenly on top of veggies. Sprinkle salt, sugar ( if needed) and green chilies (if desired) on top
  9. Now take a big spatula and fold everything gently. Do not hurry the process as this may lead to chira becoming lumpy
  10. Serve Warm with a Cuppa or take for packed Lunch