Assamese Poita bhat is a very humble breakfast dish. It’s a healthy body coolant for summers with poita bhat with aloo pitika is so comforting! The slightly fermented rice has lot more health benefits. It is believed that regular consumption of this kanji can ease you from your stomach ulcers, prevents you from dehydration during summers, and is also rich is vitamins (vitamin B12 in specific). So next time you have leftover rice from your dinner, turn it into a soothing and comforting breakfast for next morning by soaking the left over rice in water overnight.
The fermented rice soupy kind of bhat is traditionally served with mashed potato which is seasoned with mustard oil and some green chilies for flavor. A very popular, simple, poor man’s breakfast in Assam region is this Poita bhat with aloo pitika.
Here are a few more recipes from Assamese cuisine
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