Bengali Chirer Pulao(Bengali Poha)

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Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 people
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

ayndrila dutta

Bengali Chirer Pulao(Bengali Poha)

#tricolor22 Bengali Chirer Pulao Recipe is a twist to the traditional poha recipe, that is flavored with onions, veggies and raisins. It makes a delicious breakfast that you can serve along with a cup of tea. The addition of raisins and vegetables to the Bengali Chirer Pulao makes this dish packed with nutrients and a healthy menu choice for the school lunch box as well.

Ingredient

Food ration :

3 people

Cooking time :

20 minutes

11/2 cup

chide or poha

1/2 cup

peas

1/4

sliced carrot

1/4

cauliflower florets

onion

1/4 tsp

black mustard seeds

6-7

curry leaves

raisins

1 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

sugar

clove

green cardamom

3 tbsp

vegetable oil

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Boil the green peas, carrots, cauliflower in a pot until it is cooked. Once cooked, remove and keep the vegetables aside.

* Step 2

Place the poha (Chire) in a colander and rinse it well under running water. Stir the poha gently by using your fingers while rinsing, otherwise they will become mushy at the time of cooking. Once washed set aside the poha.

* Step 3

Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan. Add the black mustard seeds and allow it to crackle. Add clove, green cardamom,curry leaves and sliced onions and saute over medium heat till light brown in color. Once the onions are tender, add the steamed vegetables, raisins, salt and sugar to taste and light fry.

* Step 4

Add the chide now, mix and switch off he flame and allow the Chirer Pulao to cook in the steam along with the vegetables. This will take about 3 to 4 minutes and become fluffy. Now give a stir and the chirer pulao is ready.

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