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Chura dahi with gur

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Flattened rice with thick curd and jaggery, the traditional meal of Makar Sankranti in Bihar.

Region: BiharOccasion: Makar Sankranti (14–15 January); everyday breakfastTime: 10 minServes: 2Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chura (flattened rice), preferably thick
  • 2 cups thick set curd
  • 4 tbsp grated jaggery or sugar
  • A pinch of salt (optional)
  • Tilkut or seasonal fruit to serve

Method

  1. Rinse the chura quickly in water and drain. Let it soften for 5 minutes.
  2. Put the chura in a bowl or plate and add the curd.
  3. Add the jaggery and mix lightly.
  4. Serve at once with tilkut, or with a side of vegetable curry and pickle for a savoury meal.

History

Chura and curd have been eaten in the Gangetic plains for a long time as a quick meal that needs no cooking.

Significance

On Makar Sankranti, families in Bihar bathe early, give gifts in charity and then eat chura dahi with gur and tilkut. Community ‘dahi-chura bhoj’ feasts are also held on the day.

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