Name: Chur Chur Dahi: Bihar's Crunchy Yogurt Parfait Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Rice (poha, use thick or medium-thick poha. thin poha may become too mushy. flattened rice); 1 cup Yogurt (use full-fat yogurt for best results.); 1 tablespoon Honey; 1 Banana (ripe banana preferred, sliced); 1/4 cup Grapes (black, depending on size, halved or quartered); 3 Strawberries (sliced); 2 tablespoons Strawberry Syrup (hershey's or similar brand); 2 tablespoons Fruit (tutti frutti, candied, candied mixed fruit)

Chur Chur Dahi: Bihar’s Crunchy Yogurt Parfait Recipe

Arti Gupta

UpdatedJuly, 2025

30 minutes

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4.67 from 6 votes

Indian

About Chur Chur Dahi: Bihar's Crunchy Yogurt Parfait Recipe

Chur Chur Dahi, a delightful no-cook breakfast parfait from Bihar, India, offers a refreshing twist on traditional yogurt dishes. This recipe features the unique crunch of flattened rice (poha), creamy yogurt, and a vibrant mix of fresh fruits for a delicious and nutritious start to your day.

The combination of textures – the crunchy poha, the smooth yogurt, and the juicy fruits – creates a symphony of flavors that will awaken your taste buds. It's quick, easy, and perfect for those busy mornings when you need a healthy and satisfying breakfast.

This simple recipe is surprisingly satisfying and customizable to your taste. Feel free to experiment with different fruits or sweeteners to create your perfect Chur Chur Dahi experience. Try it today and discover a new favorite breakfast!

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Recipe Time & More

Prep30

Total30

Calories100 kcal

Serves

Served AsBreakfast

Recipe TasteSavoury Sweet

Ingredients

For the Chur Chur Dahi Base

▢ 1/2 cup Rice poha, use thick or medium-thick poha. thin poha may become too mushy. flattened rice
▢ 1 cup Yogurt use full-fat yogurt for best results.
▢ 1 tablespoon Honey

For the Fruit & Topping Layer

▢ 1 Banana ripe banana preferred, sliced
▢ 1/4 cup Grapes black, depending on size, halved or quartered
▢ 3 Strawberries sliced
▢ 2 tablespoons Strawberry Syrup hershey's or similar brand
▢ 2 tablespoons Fruit tutti frutti, candied, candied mixed fruit

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Instructions

Prepare the Chur Chur Dahi Base

In a bowl, gently combine the flattened rice (poha) and yogurt. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the poha to soften and absorb some of the yogurt. If the mixture is too dry, add a little more yogurt. Stir in the honey.

Assemble the Parfait

In a serving glass or bowl, start with a layer of tutti frutti.
Add a layer of banana slices and a few black grapes.
Drizzle with 1/2 to 1 tbsp of strawberry syrup.
Spoon a generous layer of the prepared curd and poha mixture over the fruit.
Top with another layer of yogurt. You can also use some extra of the curd mixture here.
Add another layer of your favorite fruits: banana, grapes, tutti frutti, and strawberries.
Finish with a final drizzle of strawberry syrup.
Your Chur Chur Dahi is now ready to enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Expert Tips for the Perfect Chur Chur Dahi

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of cardamom powder to the yogurt mixture.
If you don't have strawberry syrup, you can use other fruit syrups or even a simple honey-lemon mixture.
Feel free to experiment with other fruits – mangoes, raspberries, or blueberries would all be delicious additions.
For a more substantial breakfast, add a sprinkle of chopped nuts or seeds to the parfait.