Bengali Chirer Pulao Recipe - Bengali Style Vegetable Poha
A delicious bengali recipes recipe featuring bengali chirer pulao recipe - bengali style vegetable poha. Perfect for a nutritious meal that's both flavorful and satisfying.
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Cooking Steps
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