Doi Chira

Doi Chira

Doi Chira

Veg

Flattened rice (chira/poha) soaked soft and served with thick curd, jaggery or sugar, and seasonal fruits — the quintessential Assamese Bihu morning breakfast.

Cuisines

Assamese

Best for

Breakfast

Recipe

Prep: 15 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 cup chira (flattened rice)
1 cup curd (yogurt)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
2 tablespoons chopped banana
2 tablespoons chopped apple
1 tablespoon chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse the chira (flattened rice) under cold water until clean.
  2. 2 Soak the chira in water for 5 minutes, then drain completely.
  3. 3 In a mixing bowl, whisk the curd until smooth.
  4. 4 Add sugar, a pinch of salt, and milk to the curd and mix well.
  5. 5 Combine the soaked chira with the curd mixture and mix until the chira is well-coated.
  6. 6 Gently fold in the pomegranate seeds, chopped banana, and chopped apple.
  7. 7 Garnish with chopped nuts if desired.
  8. 8 Serve immediately or chill for a few minutes before serving.

Tips

For a richer taste, use full-fat curd and add a dash of honey.