Dahi Chura Gur
A simple Bihar favorite made with flattened rice, fresh yogurt, and jaggery. It comes together in minutes, tastes cooling and lightly sweet, and is especially comforting for breakfast or a light festive meal.
For 4 servings
- prep · ~5 min
Rinse the poha and let it soften.
Place the poha in a sieve, rinse it quickly under water, and drain well. Let it sit for 5 minutes so it softens without turning mushy.
TIPDo not soak the poha in a bowl of water or it will become pasty. - mix · ~2 min
Mix the yogurt and jaggery.
Whisk the yogurt in a bowl until smooth. Add the jaggery and stir well; if the mixture feels too thick, add a little milk to loosen it.
- assemble · ~3 min
Combine the poha with the yogurt mixture.
Add the softened poha to the yogurt mixture and fold gently until evenly coated. Rest it for 2 to 3 minutes so the flavors come together.
- serve
Serve the dahi chura gur chilled or at room temperature.
What to keep in mind.
6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.
- 1Use thick poha only; thin poha breaks down too fast once it meets the yogurt.
- 2Rinse the poha very briefly in a sieve and rest it 5 minutes so it softens evenly without turning sticky.
- 3If your jaggery has hard bits, dissolve it into the whisked yogurt for a minute before adding the poha.
- 4Add milk only a little at a time; the poha continues to absorb moisture as it rests.
- 5Serve soon after mixing for the best texture, because the poha can become overly soft if it sits too long.
- 6For a cooler breakfast-style serving, chill the yogurt first rather than refrigerating the mixed poha for hours.
Adapt it for your goals.
Festive
Top with sliced banana and a little extra crumbled jaggery for a more celebratory, breakfast-meets-dessert feel.
lighter sweetLighter-sweet
Reduce the jaggery and keep the yogurt slightly tangy if you want a less sweet, more refreshing bowl.
veganVegan
Use plain plant-based curd and skip the milk or replace it with a splash of plant milk for a dairy-free version.
extra richExtra-rich
Use full-fat dahi and only a spoon or two of milk for a creamier, more indulgent texture.
Why this is on our healthy list.
Cooling and Comforting
Fresh yogurt gives this dish a soothing, cooling character that makes it especially pleasant in warm weather.
Quick Energy from Simple Ingredients
Poha and jaggery make it an easy, fast breakfast or light meal when you want something filling without heavy cooking.
Contains Dairy Protein
Yogurt and milk add protein and a bit more staying power than plain sweetened poha alone.
Frequently asked questions
It is better with thick poha. Thin poha softens too quickly and can turn pasty when mixed with yogurt.
