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Poha

A comforting and nutritious Indian breakfast made from flattened rice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups flattened rice poha
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 green chili slit
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 cup peanuts roasted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Equipment

  • Large frying pan or wok
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Rinse the flattened rice in cold water for a few seconds.
  2. Drain the rice and let it soak in the colander for about 10 minutes.
  3. In a large frying pan or wok, heat the oil over medium heat.
  4. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them sizzle until they begin to crackle.
  5. Add the chopped onion and green chili to the pan and sauté until the onions turn translucent.
  6. Stir in the turmeric powder and salt, mixing well.
  7. Add the roasted peanuts and soaked flattened rice to the pan, gently mixing everything together.
  8. Remove from heat and add chopped cilantro and lemon juice.

Notes

Let the Poha sit covered for a few minutes before serving to allow the spices to meld.