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A light and savory Bengali breakfast made with flattened rice, potatoes, and peanuts. This quick and easy pulao is a delightful mix of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, perfect for a wholesome start to your day.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Poha (Chire)
Fry Peanuts and Prepare Tempering
Sauté Aromatics and Cook Potatoes
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A light and savory Bengali breakfast made with flattened rice, potatoes, and peanuts. This quick and easy pulao is a delightful mix of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, perfect for a wholesome start to your day.
This bengali recipe takes 25 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 342.79 calories per serving with 7.3g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or snack.
Combine and Finish the Pulao
Garnish and Serve
Add 1/4 cup of green peas or finely chopped carrots along with the potatoes for extra nutrition and color.
For a more aromatic South Indian touch, add a sprig of 8-10 curry leaves to the tempering along with the mustard seeds.
Top with a generous sprinkle of fine sev (crispy chickpea flour noodles) just before serving for a delightful crunch.
Stir in 1/2 cup of crumbled paneer or scrambled tofu during the last 2 minutes of cooking to make it a more protein-rich meal.
Poha is rich in healthy carbohydrates, providing a steady release of energy to keep you active and full, making it an ideal breakfast food.
Made from flattened rice, this dish is completely gluten-free, making it a safe and delicious option for individuals with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease.
Poha is known to be very light on the digestive system. The fermentation process it undergoes makes it a good probiotic food, promoting gut health.
Poha is a good source of iron. The addition of lemon juice, which is rich in Vitamin C, significantly enhances the body's ability to absorb this iron, helping to prevent anemia.
One serving of Chirer Pulao (approximately 1.5 cups or 215g) contains around 280-320 calories. This is an estimate and can vary based on the amount of oil and peanuts used.
Yes, it is a relatively healthy breakfast option. It's a good source of carbohydrates for energy, is light on the stomach, and naturally gluten-free. Using minimal oil and adding vegetables enhances its nutritional value.
This usually happens for two main reasons: using thin poha instead of the recommended thick variety, or over-rinsing/soaking the poha. A quick rinse under running water for 15-20 seconds is sufficient to soften it without making it pasty.
This recipe is naturally vegan as it is prepared with vegetable oil and does not contain any dairy or animal products.
Chirer Pulao is best enjoyed fresh and hot. If you need to make it ahead, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Reheat in a pan or microwave, sprinkling a little water to restore moisture. The texture may be slightly less fluffy than when freshly made.