Dahi Chura
A simple Bihar favorite made with softened flattened rice, cool yogurt, banana, and a little jaggery. It comes together quickly and tastes creamy, lightly sweet, and very comforting, especially for breakfast or a light meal.
For 4 servings
- prep · ~5 min
Soften the poha.
1.Place the poha in a colander and rinse it quickly under water.2.Drain well and rest it for 5 minutes until the flakes soften.3.Fluff gently with your fingers so it stays loose.TIPDo not soak the poha in water for long or it will turn mushy. - mix · ~1 min
Whisk the yogurt mixture.
Whisk the yogurt with milk and salt in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- assemble · ~2 min
Mix the dahi chura.
1.Add the softened poha to a mixing bowl.2.Pour the yogurt mixture over it and mix gently.3.Add the sliced banana and half of the jaggery.4.Fold lightly so the poha stays soft and coated. - serve · ~1 min
Serve topped with the remaining jaggery.
Divide into 4 katoris and serve right away for the best soft, creamy texture.
What to keep in mind.
7 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.
- 1Rinse thick poha only briefly; a long soak makes dahi chura pasty instead of softly separate.
- 2Let the rinsed poha rest the full 5 minutes before mixing so it softens evenly without breaking.
- 3Whisk the yogurt until completely smooth before adding it, or small lumps will cling to the poha.
- 4Use chilled yogurt and add milk a little at a time so the mixture stays creamy, not runny.
- 5Add banana just before serving to keep the slices fresh and prevent them from turning watery.
- 6Reserve some jaggery for topping rather than mixing it all in, so you get little sweet bites throughout.
- 7Dahi chura is best eaten immediately; if holding briefly, keep the yogurt mixture and softened poha separate.
Adapt it for your goals.
Vegan
Swap the yogurt and milk for unsweetened plant yogurt and plant milk for a dairy-free version with the same creamy feel.
low sweetLow-sweet
Reduce the jaggery and rely more on ripe banana for sweetness if you want a lighter breakfast.
festival styleFestival-style
Serve it slightly thicker with extra banana and a generous jaggery topping for a more traditional, celebratory feel.
fruit forwardFruit-forward
Add seasonal fruits along with banana for more freshness and texture while keeping the dahi-chura base intact.
Why this is on our healthy list.
Probiotic Dairy Base
Yogurt brings beneficial cultures and a soothing, protein-rich base that makes this breakfast filling yet gentle.
Quick Energy From Poha
Flattened rice provides easily digestible carbohydrates, making this dish a practical morning meal or light snack.
Fruit-Based Sweetness
Banana adds natural sweetness, potassium, and creaminess, which helps reduce the need for excessive added sweetener.
Frequently asked questions
You can, but rinse it even more carefully. Thin poha softens very fast and can turn mushy in the yogurt.
