Chirer bhaja misti puli pithe or chirer ros puli is another variety of puli pitha that Bengalis prepare at home during Makar Sankranti. The process of making chirer pithe is very similar to the process of making puli pithe from rice flour. Chire is the Bengali name of flattened rice or bitten rice which is also known as Poha or chiwda in India. This flattened rice is very popular in India as breakfasts and snacks.