CHUDA (Flattened Rice)

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It is obvious that the greatest and most important service that is required of our agriculture under existing conditions is an enlarged production of the staple food crops.

Flattened rice also called beaten rice .These flakes of rice swell when added to liquid,wheather hot or cold ,as they absorb water,milk, or any other liquids.This easily digestable form of raw rice is very popular across India.This is normally used to prepare light and easy fast food in a variety of indian cuisine styles.It is known by a variety of names "CHUDA"  in  "ODIA"

➧ It is easily digestable.
➧ Provides enough energy.
➧ Rich in iron.
➧ Rich in carbohydrates
➧ Quick source of energy.
➧ Cures constipation.
➧ Good for immunity.
➧ Rich in magnesium and vitamin D  which is helps in creating healthy bones.
➧ Nutrient rich
➧ Low-gluten levels.

It can be taken in different forms- raw ,fried ,with curd or milk and therefore has mass appeal.

An easily digestable product,the Rice flakes preparations can be cooked even at short notice .

CHUDA .... A lactose-Free ,fat-Free and friendly food.It is considered to be a great meal option.It also keeps you full for longer time.

chuda or beaten rice is most popular crops of ODISHA.It is hugely popular as snacks in a variety of odia cuisine.

1. DAHI CHUDA

A super healthy no cooking breakfast .

INGREDIENTS

  Beaten rice                  1/2  cup

  Fresh curd or yogurt    1 cup

  Sugar or  Jaggery        to taste

PREPARATION

➧ Wash the beaten rice .Drain the excess water.Just to make it slightly soft.

➧ Add yogurt or sugar /jaggery.

➧  Just mix all the ingredients.

2.CHUDA KADALI CHAKATA

Another traditional no cooking super healthy delicious breakfast of Odisha.

INGREDIENTS

  Beaten rice         1cup

  Milk/yogurt        1/2 cup

  Ripe bananas      1-2

  Grated coconut   2tbs

  Sugar /jaggery    to taste

PREPARATION

➧ Wash the beaten rice.drain all water ,just to make it soft.

➧ Add mashed bananas,milk/yogurt,sugar/jaggery .Mix thoroughly.

➧Add grated coconut .mix again.

➧ Serve immediately.

3.CHUDA SANTULA {LUNI}

INGREDIENTS

Beaten rice                              1bowl

Potato                                      1 small [finely chopped]

Different types of vegetables  1 bowl [finelly chopped]

Green chilli                              1no [finelly chopped]

Mustard seed                            1/2 tsp

Curry leaves                             

Salt                                            to taste

Oil                                              1tbs

Coriander leaves                        finelly chopped

PREPARATION

➧ Wash the beaten rice and keep aside.

➧ Heat a pan.Add oil to pan.Add mustard seed,green chilli and curry leaves .

➧ When the seeds start crackling add potato and vegetables with salt.cover the pan and cook till they       are almost done.

➧ Add the washed beaten rice and stir gently to mix it well.

➧ Put a little bit of salt.sprinkle some water .

➧ Cover the pan 2-3 mins .

➧ Mix gently and serve.

4.CHUDA SANTULA [Mitha]

 INGREDIENTS

Beaten rice       1 bowl
Bay leaf            1 no
Cumin seed       1/2 tsp
Sugar                to taste
Salt                    pinch of
Oil                    1tsp

PREPARATION

➧ Wash the beaten rice and keep aside.
➧ Heat a pan .Add oil to the pan.Add cumin seeds.
➧ When the seeds start crackling add washed beaten rice,pinch of salt and sugar to taste.mix well.
➧ Sprinkle a little bit of water and cover the pan .
➧ After 2-3 mins  mix gently and serve.

5.CHUDA LADU [Ladoo] 

INGREDIENTS

Beaten rice                           2 cups

Sugar/jaggery                      3/4 cup                             

Ghee                                    1/4 or 1/2 cup

Dry fruits                             2tsp

Green cardamom powder    1/2 tsp

Black pepper powder           1/2 tsp

PREPARATION

➧ Dry roast beaten rice until it turns into brownish colour. keep aside and allow to cool.

➧ Powder the roasted beaten rice.

➧ Add sugar /jaggery,cardamom powder,black pepper powder and dryfruits.Mix well.

➧ Finally add warm clarified butter or ghee.

➧ Make small balls and keep aside.

6.CHUDA KHIRI [kHEER]

INGREDIENTS

 Beaten rice                 1/2 cup

 Sugar/jaggery             1/4 cup

 Dry fruits                    2 tsp{optional}

 Salt                              pinch of

 Cardamom powder     1/2 tsp

 Milk                            4 cup

PREPARATION

➧ Heat a pan .Add milk to the pan.

➧ Once the milk is boiled .Add beaten rice.

➧ Cook it on medium flame till it is thoroughly cooked.

➧ Keep stirring after 2-3 mins.

➧ Add the dry fruits.{optional}

➧ Add sugar and pinch of salt to it.

➧ Keep stirring for 1-2 mins so that the sugar is dissolved.

➧ Finally  add cardamom powder .

 7.CHUDA PAGA 

INGREDIENTS

 Beaten rice                     1 cup

 Jaggery                           1/2 cup grated

 Freshly grated coconut   1/2 cup

 Cardamom powder         1/2 tsp

PREPARATION

➧ Heat a pan.Dry roast the beaten rice. keep aside.

➧ Add grated jaggery.

➧ Add grated coconut.Mix well.

➧ Finally add cardamom powder .Mixed thoroughly.

➧ Now sweet beaten rice is ready.

8.CHUDA DAHIBARA

INGREDIENTS

 Beaten rice      1bowl

 Rice                 1/2 bowl

 Cumin seeds    1/4 tsp

 Ginger              1 small piece
 Green chilli       1 no

 Salt                    to taste

 Oil                     for deep frying 

 Buttermilk                     4cups 

       OR

 Slightly sour curd          1cup+3 cups water

 Salt                                 to taste

Oil                                 1tsp

Mustard seeds               1/2 tsp

Red chilli                       1-2 nos

Curry leaves                

Roasted cumin powder
Red chilli powder
Black salt

    PREPARATION

➧ Overnight soak the rice. soak beaten rice for half an hour.Add cumin seed,salt,ginger,green chilli
     Grind into a smooth paste.
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CHUDAGHASA

CHUDAGHASA

CHUDAGHASA is a preparation that originates from the coastal area of ODISHA.

CHUDAGHASA IS A TRADITIONAL PREPARATION FROM ODISHA.IT IS USUALLY PREPARE FOR GANESH PUJA,SARASWATI PUJA AND BISWAKARMA PUJA.

  CHUDAGHASA AND DALMA IS A VERY POPULAR COMBINATION IN THE STATE OF ODISHA.  

INGREDIENTS :

chuda                             2 cup
coconut                          1
sugar                              4 to 5 tbsp
ghee                               3 tbsp
black pepper                  7 to 8
cardamom                      1
food-grade camphor       1 small cube

PREPARATION

➧ Grate the coconut and keep aside .crush the black pepper and cardamom into powder separately.

➧ Grind the chuda to a coarse powder form.

➧ Transfer to a flat surface,add sugar and ghee.

➧ Rub the mixture between the fingers so that it forms coarse granules .the ghee and sugar should get     mixed evenly.

➧ Finally add grated coconut,crushed black pepper, cardamom and the powdered camphor .