Chaul Bara

The Classic Rice Fritters with Om Gold Rice Bran Oil

The Classic Rice Fritters with
Om Gold Rice Bran Oil

Chaul Bara is a beloved snack of Western Odisha, especially in Sambalpur and Bargarh. It’s like small crispy pakoras made from rice and urad dal, served hot with chutney or ghuguni.

Watch Recipe

Duration: 20 Minutes

Ingredients

Essential Ingredients

Rice – 1 cup
Urad dal (Black gram dal) – ½ cup
Ginger – 1-inch piece (grated)
Green chilies – 2 (chopped)
Curry leaves – A few (chopped)
Salt – To taste
Baking soda – A pinch (optional)
Oil – For frying

How to Make
It Perfectly

Soak and Grind
- Wash and soak rice and urad dal in water for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Grind them together with ginger and a little water to make a thick batter.
Add Flavors
- Mix chopped green chilies, curry leaves, and salt into the batter.
- Let it rest for 15-20 minutes before frying.
Fry Until Golden
- Heat oil in a deep pan.
- Drop small spoonfuls of batter into the oil.
- Fry on medium heat until golden brown and crispy.
Serve & Enjoy
- Chaul Bara tastes best hot and crispy, served with ghuguni (spiced yellow pea curry) or green chutney.