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Poha Recipe

Poha is a simple and nutritious dish made from flattened rice that has been parboiled, dried, and then flattened into light and fluffy flakes. This dish is incredibly versatile and can be made in a variety of ways, making it a staple in many households across India. Poha is typically served for breakfast or as a snack, and is enjoyed with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cooking Time 10 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2
Calories 158 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup poha / flattened rice / rice flakes
  • water for soaking
  • Salt
  • 3 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds / rai rai
  • ½ tsp Cumin (Jeera) jeera
  • pinch Asafoetida / hing hing
  • curry leaves kadi patta
  • 1 Onions
  • 1 green chilly
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder haldi
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 Potatoes
  • 2 tbsp peanuts
  • 1 tbsp coriander leaves / cilantro
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

Preparations

  • Assemble all ingredients together to avoid last minute rush.
  • Wash & finely chop all vegetables.
  • Wash & soak poha in fresh water till it turn soft.
  • Drain off the water with the help of Strainer.

Cooking

  • Now, add salt in Poha, mix gently and keep aside.
  • Now in a Wok / Kadai, heat oil , and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, hing and curry leaves.
  • Allow them to splutter.
  • Then add onions and saute them till they change colour.
  • Now, saute green chilly and ginger till the raw smell disappears.
  • Add potato, salt and turmeric powder and saute for a minute.
  • Cover for 5 minutes and allow to cook potatoes on low flame.
  • Then, add in soaked poha and roasted peanuts. Mix gently. cover and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Switch off the flame and add chopped coriander leaves and lemon juice.
  • Serve Poha with green chutney and hot ginger cardamom tea.

Equipment Used for This Recipe

Notes & Tips

  • Soaking poha: Do not over soak poha as they turn mushy.
  • Potatoes: Make sure to cook potatoes well. You can also use boiled potato.
  • Onions: Some don’t like to add onions in Poha. You can completely skip this step.
  • Peanuts:  Always use roasted peanuts for Poha Recipe.
  • Dryfruits: You can add roasted cashews and almonds also to give your Poha Recipe richness. I personally like adding roasted cashews.
  • Spiciness: If you prefer spicier food, simply increase the quantity of red chili powder and green chillies a to get the flavor just right for your plate.
  • Ingredients & Equipments: Find these Ingredients & Equipments at Indian specialty food stores or online stores. For review of some stores, please refer to the Grocery Review Section on our Website.

Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)

Nutrition Facts
Poha Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
158
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Sodium
 
4.2
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
33
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
35
g
12
%
Protein
 
2.9
g
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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