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Narkel die Chire Bhaja /Deep-fried Poha with grated Coconut
Narkel die Chire bhaja (Deep-fried Poha with grated Coconut) is a popular Bengali snack. Fried Poha served with freshly grated coconut, makes it a great tea-time snack or can be eaten as breakfast.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3 People
Ingredients
- 1½ cups- Poha/Chire/Rice flakes
- Half of one medium-sized coconut- Fresh grated coconut
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Sugar to taste
Instructions
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Heat 1 cup of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan/kadai. Start frying by adding poha in small quantity over medium heat, not more than 2 tbsp at a time. They will be puffed up within a few seconds, remove them quickly with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Fry all the poha like this.
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Now divide the fried poha into bowls. Top with a generous amount of grated coconut, sprinkle some sugar (add 1 tsp sugar for each individual, or you can adjust according to the taste). Mix well and serve immediately.