Chuda Kadali Chakata
A wholesome, no-cook Odia breakfast made by mashing flattened rice with ripe bananas, sweet jaggery, and fresh coconut. This traditional dish is ready in minutes and offers a perfect blend of sweet and creamy textures.
For 4 servings
3 steps.
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Step 1
- a.Prepare the Poha: Place the poha in a sieve and rinse it under running water for about 15-20 seconds. Do not soak it. Drain all the water completely and let the poha rest for 5-7 minutes. It will soften and fluff up.
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Mash the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, peel and add the ripe bananas
- a.Mash them well with a fork or your hands until smooth. Add the softened poha, grated jaggery, fresh grated coconut, cardamom powder, and a pinch of salt to the mashed bananas.
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Step 3
- a.Combine and Serve: Using your hands, mix all the ingredients together thoroughly until well combined. The mixture should be soft and moist. If you prefer a creamier, looser consistency, add the optional milk and mix again. Serve immediately in bowls.
What to keep in mind.
6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.
- 1Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and creamy texture.
- 2Thick poha works best as it holds its shape without turning into a paste. Avoid thin poha.
- 3Rinse the poha quickly. Over-soaking will make it mushy and difficult to work with.
- 4This dish is best enjoyed fresh as the bananas can start to oxidize and darken over time.
- 5For a slight crunch, you can add a tablespoon of chopped cashews or almonds.
- 6Adjust the amount of jaggery based on the sweetness of your bananas.
Adapt it for your goals.
Vegan
This recipe is naturally vegan. Simply omit the optional dairy milk or replace it with coconut milk for extra flavor.
healthyHealthy
Replace jaggery with an equal amount of date paste or reduce the sweetener quantity. Add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds for extra fiber.
kid friendlyKid friendly
Shape the mixture into small, bite-sized balls (ladoos) to make it more appealing for children to eat.
quickQuick
To make this in under 5 minutes, use pre-grated frozen coconut (thawed) and powdered jaggery.
