Jolpan
Veg
Traditional Assamese festive breakfast spread — a plate of komal chawal, chira, bora saul (sticky rice), laaru, doi, and pitha. Eaten especially on Bihu mornings with family.
Cuisines
Assamese
Best for
Breakfast
Recipe
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 1 cup | flattened rice (poha) |
| 1 cup | curd (yogurt) |
| 1 cup | jaggery, grated |
| 1 cup | milk |
| 1 tablespoon | sugar |
| 1 pinch | salt |
| 1 handful | assorted nuts (like peanuts, cashews) |
| 1 tablespoon | raisins |
| 1 teaspoon | ghee |
Instructions
- 1 Rinse the flattened rice gently in water and drain it well.
- 2 In a bowl, mix the rinsed flattened rice with curd and a pinch of salt.
- 3 In a small pan, heat ghee and roast the assorted nuts and raisins until golden brown.
- 4 Add the roasted nuts and raisins to the flattened rice and curd mixture.
- 5 In another bowl, mix milk with grated jaggery and sugar, stirring until dissolved.
- 6 Serve the flattened rice mixture with the sweetened milk on the side or poured over.
Tips
Use fresh curd for a tangy flavor and adjust sweetness by varying jaggery and sugar.