Bengali Chirer Pulao Recipe - Bengali Style Vegetable Poha

Step 1: To begin making Bengali Chirer Pulao Recipe, we will first steam the green peas, carrots, cauliflower and beans in a steamer until it is cooked

Step 2: Once cooked, remove from the steamer and keep the vegetables aside

Step 3: Place the poha (Chirer) in a colander and rinse it well under running water

Step 4: Stir the poha gently by using your fingers while rinsing, otherwise they will become mushy at the time of cooking

Step 5: Once washed set aside the poha

Step 6: The next step is to bring the Chirer Pulao together

Step 7: Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan or a wok

Step 8: Add the nigella seeds and allow it to crackle

Step 9: Add sliced onions and saute over medium heat till light brown in color

Step 10: Once the onions are tender, add the turmeric powder, steamed vegetables, peanuts, raisins, salt and sugar

Step 11: Stir to combine and finally add rinsed poha (Chirer)

Step 12: Give the Bengali Chirer Pulao a gentle stir until all the ingredients come together

Step 13: Turn the heat to low and cover the pan

Step 14: Allow the Bengali Chirer Pulao to cook in the steam along with the vegetables

Step 15: This will take about 3 to 4 minutes

Step 16: After 3 to 4 minutes, you will notice the Chirer Pulao has puffed up slightly

Step 17: At this stage turn off the heat

Step 18: Stir in the juice from one lemon and the coriander leaves

Step 19: Check the salt and seasonings and adjust to suit your taste

Step 20: Serve the Bengali Chirer Pulao for the breakfast along with a hot cup of Masala Chai or enjoy it as an evening tea time snack