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Doi Chira

Cultural Context

Doi Chira is a traditional Bengali dish that combines flattened rice with yogurt, often enjoyed as a light dessert or snack. This dish is particularly popular during festivals and special occasions, symbolizing comfort and simplicity in Bengali cuisine. Today, it has found its way into various households across India, celebrated for its refreshing taste and nutritional benefits.

BengaliINWest Bengaldessert
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups flattened rice
1 cup yogurt
1/2 cup jaggery
1/2 cup grated coconut
2 bananas
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 cup mixed nuts

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

jaggery

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with fewer calories.

coconut

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: desiccated coconut

Almond flour offers a nutty flavor with lower fat.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt is creamier and higher in protein.

1

Soak flattened rice in water for a few minutes until softened.

2

Drain excess water from the soaked rice.

3

In a bowl, combine the softened rice with yogurt.

4

Mix in jaggery until well incorporated.

5

Add grated coconut and sliced banana to the mixture.

6

Sprinkle cardamom powder over the top and mix gently.

7

Garnish with chopped nuts before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixing

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairynuts

Also Known As

Chira DoiChira with Yogurt

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