Bihari Masala with Beetroot Pooris

Bihari Masala with Beetroot Pooris

4.9/5 from 19 Customers
£8.67
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Bihar is located on the river plains of the Ganges where flood-cycles produce incredibly fertile soil, and therefore an abundance of vegetables, fruit, rice and wheat. As a result, Bihari meals often consist of an array of colourful veg dishes, as served here with a relatively simple chicken curry. Beetroot is turned into pink pooris and a cooling raita, tomatoes are roasted to intensify the flavour and mashed with spices and onions to make a typical Bihari dish known as choka, spinach is simply stewed, and a pilau rice flavoured with turmeric, fenugreek and mustard completes the meal.
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Bihar is located on the river plains of the Ganges where flood-cycles produce incredibly fertile soil, and therefore an abundance of vegetables, fruit, rice and wheat. As a result, Bihari meals often consist of an array of colourful veg dishes, as served here with a relatively simple chicken curry. Beetroot is turned into pink pooris and a cooling raita, tomatoes are roasted to intensify the flavour and mashed with spices and onions to make a typical Bihari dish known as choka, spinach is simply stewed, and a pilau rice flavoured with turmeric, fenugreek and mustard completes the meal.
Serves: 4
Heat Rating: 3/5
Prep time: 30 mins
Cooking Time: 1 hr
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DescriptionBihar is located on the river plains of the Ganges where flood-cycles produce incredibly fertile soil, and therefore an abundance of vegetables, fruit, rice and wheat. As a result, Bihari meals often consist of an array of colourful veg dishes, as served here with a relatively simple chicken curry. Beetroot is turned into pink pooris and a cooling raita, tomatoes are roasted to intensify the flavour and mashed with spices and onions to make a typical Bihari dish known as choka, spinach is simply stewed, and a pilau rice flavoured with turmeric, fenugreek and mustard completes the meal.
Spices IncludedPoori Blend: ajowan, fennel
Rice Spices: turmeric, brown MUSTARD, cumin
Saag Spices: brown MUSTARD, cumin, turmeric, chilli
Paste Spices: coriander, cumin, cinnamon, black pepper, black cardamon, cloves, green cardamon, star anise, mace
Chaat Masala: amchur, salt, chilli, cumin, black pepper, coriander, ginger, ajowan, mint, asafoetida, fenugreek
Chicken Marinade: turmeric, Kashmiri chilli, chilli
Raita Blend: brown MUSTARD, cumin, mint
Tomato Choka Spices: green chilli, green bell pepper, yellow MUSTARD, black pepper, ginger, garlic

May contain CELERY and SESAME. Allergens are listed in CAPITALS
Shopping List
  • 500g diced chicken (thighs are best) or use meat-free chicken style pieces
  • 300g ready-cooked beetroot (not in vinegar)
  • 400g spinach (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 onions
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • Fresh ginger
  • 6 medium tomatoes
  • 1-2 green chillies (optional)
  • 250g natural yogurt (full fat is best)
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 160g plain flour or use gram (chickpea) flour
  • 300g basmati or long grain rice
  • Oil for frying (sunflower or vegetable oil is best)

Product Rating (19):

5/5

Fabulous, unexpected flavours and glorious range of colours made this a really gorgeous meal. Still can’t make it in the time suggested…. but improving!

A fabulous, colourful meal! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the combination of delicious and sometimes surprising flavours! Don't worry about making it in the suggested time - just take the cooking at your own pace and enjoy the process!

5/5

Tremendous!!!

Thanks for your brilliant feedback Claire, happy spicing!

5/5

Excellent flavour and the pooris were a really nice addition.

It's great to hear how much you loved this one, Clair - happy spicing!

5/5

Absolutely stunning flavours as always. Spicery never lets us down! Look forward to every box

Cheers to that! We're so glad to hear how much you enjoyed this recipe, and all the rest. Happy spicing!

5/5

A fantastic Christmas present from my daughter. Everything tasted fantastic and was easy to prepare. Looking forward to the next one.

Nice one, Kevin (and your daughter for the great gift)! We look forward to see what you create with your next box!

5/5

Was given to us as a gift and Christmas, the taste was amazing obviously the chef had a lot to do with it

Everything looks incredible- the chef must be very proud!

5/5

My first attempt, straightforward instructions, simple ingredients, inexpensive as I didn’t need to purchase costly spices in volumes that I may only require small amounts. Nice variety, looks great on the table. Lots of washing up !

Wow this looks like a delicious feast, lovely polkadot tablecloth too!

5/5

Loved making this and the pooris turned out fantastic, beetroot gave it a nice flavour profile.

YUM this looks like a wonderfully fragrant feast- glad you enjoyed it!

5/5

Great curry, with fab accompanying vegetables the Tomato Choka was delicious - fab way to experiment and try new tastes.

YUM everything looks delicious and so flavoursome, we're loving the vibrant array of colours!

4/5

Great recipe

Yum this looks delicious and very festive!

5/5

Fabulous combination of spicy, sour, sweet etc makes for a really good platter. This one felt a bit more effort, but well worth it. It's a winner. The tomato relish was my favourite ♥️

Glad you really enjoyed this- the array of colours are fantastic! Happy spicing!

5/5

Really tasty, will definitely be making this one again

WOW this looks wonderful! We're loving the vivid pops of colour!

5/5

Amazing dinner tonight. Thank you the spicery

Amazing! Looks like a colourful and vibrant feast!

5/5

One of the tastiest, and definately most colourful curries we have had. Beetroot pooris were a great treat and the earthiness of the brown mustard seeds was a strong feature throughout.

WOW this is a treat for the eyes and taste buds! We're loving the bright beetroot pooris and perfectly pink raita- glad you enjoyed this stunning recipe!

5/5

The flavours in this are amazing. They all compliment each other and work so well. I added the two green chillies for that extra kick, which it gave us!

YUM this looks brilliant- everything looks so flavoursome! Happy spicing!

5/5

Another fantastic, easy to prepare recipe this month from the guys! Thank you.

Thumbs up from us Martin! It's such a spectacularly colourful spread isn't it? So glad to hear you enjoyed it!

5/5

This was fantastic!

Amazing colours in this meal! So glad you enjoyed it- Happy Spicing!

5/5

Not a normally a beetroot fan but the flavouring of the pooris was subtle, and the tomato choka went down particularly well in this house!

Great to hear you enjoyed them! Happy Spicing!

5/5

Very very good dish. I could eat the Pooris with the raita and chutney all tay long. Excellent ballance of spices!

Thanks for reviewing, so happy you enjoyed it!

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