Poha Recipe (Flattened Rice Dish)
Poha is a light, healthy, and quick Indian breakfast made with flattened rice, onions, potatoes, and mild spices. It's easy to make and a comfort meal perfect for any day.
Equipment
- 1 Colander or Sieve
- 1 Kadhai / Deep Pan
- 1 Spatula or Wooden Spoon
- 1 Knife and chopping board
- 1 Serving Plate or Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup poha thick flattened rice
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar optional
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon oil any cooking oil
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 10 curry leaves
- 1 green chili finely chopped
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 small potato diced into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon raw peanuts
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder optional
- 1/4 cup green peas
- 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots
- 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
- Sev optional
Instructions
- Prepare the recipe by placing poha in a sieve or colander.
- Rinse gently under running water until soft. Do not soak.
- Drain and keep aside for 5 minutes.
- To make the Tempering, heat oil in a pan on high flame.
- Add mustard seeds, let them crackle.
- Add cumin seeds, curry leaves, green chilies. Sauté a few seconds.
- Add onion and cook till translucent.
- Add potatoes and optional vegetables (peas/carrots). Cook till soft.
- Add peanuts, turmeric powder, chili powder, salt. Mix and roast.
- Add the rinsed poha to the tempering.
- Mix gently on low flame until combined.
- Squeeze lemon juice on top for tangy flavor and toss well.
- Garnish poha with coriander leaves. Top with sev if desired.
- Serve hot with tea or chutney.
Notes
- Use thick poha for best texture.
- Do not overmix to avoid mushiness.
- Add your favorite vegetables for extra nutrition.