Chuda Dahi
Flattened rice softened just enough, then mixed with cool yogurt, milk, banana, and a little jaggery for a simple Bihar favorite. It is light, comforting, and perfect for hot mornings or an easy festive breakfast.
For 4 servings
- prep · ~5 min
Rinse the poha.
Place the poha in a sieve and rinse it quickly under running water. Let it drain for 5 minutes so it softens without turning mushy.
TIPUse thick poha and rinse briefly. Soaking it in water makes the texture pasty. - mix · ~2 min
Whisk the yogurt mixture.
In a bowl, whisk the yogurt, milk, jaggery, and salt until mostly smooth and creamy.
- assemble · ~2 min
Combine the chuda dahi.
1.Add the softened poha to the bowl.2.Add the sliced banana.3.Mix gently until the poha is evenly coated.4.Set aside for 2 minutes so the flavors come together. - serve
Serve the chuda dahi.
Divide into 4 katoris and serve right away while cool and fresh.
What to keep in mind.
6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.
- 1Rinse thick poha very briefly, then drain fully; lingering water will dilute the dahi and make the bowl gluey.
- 2Whisk the jaggery into the yogurt and milk first so it dissolves more evenly instead of sitting gritty in the poha.
- 3Use chilled yogurt and milk, since Chuda Dahi tastes best cold and can loosen slightly as it sits.
- 4Add the banana just before serving if you want cleaner slices and less browning.
- 5Let the mixed bowl rest only 2 to 3 minutes; longer resting makes the poha too soft.
- 6If the yogurt is very sour, add a little extra jaggery rather than more milk so the mixture stays creamy.
Adapt it for your goals.
Vegan
Use thick plant-based yogurt and cold coconut or oat milk for a dairy-free version that keeps the same cool, creamy feel.
low sugarLow-sugar
Reduce the jaggery and rely on ripe banana for sweetness if you want a lighter everyday breakfast.
fruit forwardFruit-forward
Add seasonal mango instead of some banana for a festive summer bowl with extra aroma and sweetness.
festival styleFestival-style
Serve it slightly thicker with a little extra banana and jaggery for a more indulgent Janmashtami-style breakfast.
Why this is on our healthy list.
Cooling and light breakfast
Yogurt, milk, and softened poha make this dish gentle, hydrating in feel, and especially suitable for warm mornings.
Balanced energy source
Flattened rice and banana provide easy-to-eat carbohydrates, while yogurt adds some protein for a steadier breakfast bowl.
Naturally sweetened
Jaggery adds sweetness with a deeper flavor than refined sugar, so the dish tastes rich without needing syrups.
Frequently asked questions
Thick poha is better here. Thin poha softens too fast after rinsing and can become mushy once mixed with yogurt.
