Poha- How to make Poha

Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Serves: 2

Updated: Jun 18, 2021 | 22:29 IST

Poha is a popular and traditional Indian breakfast recipe made with beaten rice. It is a simple and healthy breakfast idea. Poha can be made within minutes. It is generally served as a whole but tastes better when topped with peanuts, namkeen sev, Pomegranates and chopped onions. Poha is an ideal breakfast idea for any season, served best with hot cup of tea.


Ingredients

Serves 2
  • oil2
  • mustard seeds1 tablespoon
  • salt As required
  • sugar1 Pinch
  • cumin seeds1 teaspoon
  • curry leaves7 Numbers
  • green chilli1 teaspoon
  • peanuts2 tablespoon
  • onion1/2 cup
  • fried potato2 cup
  • poha3 cup
  • turmeric powder1 teaspoon
  • asafoetida powder1 teaspoon
  • coconut2 tablespoon
  • lemon juice1 tablespoon
  • coriander leaves As required
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Preparation

1
Step 1

Heat 2-tablespoons oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds.

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2
Step 2

Wash the poha 1-2 times gently with your fingers under running water. Drain the excess water through a strainer. Sprinkle salt and sugar over it, mix/toss well and keep aside.

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3
Step 3

When Mustard seeds start to splutter, add cumin seeds, green chilies, curry leaves, & peanuts.

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4
Step 4

Allow them to sizzle until chillies turn crisp for approx. 30-40 seconds. Add chopped onions and sauté until onions turn translucent. Add fried potatoes and salt. Mix well and cook covered until potatoes turn tender. This will take around 3-4 minutes. Stir in between occasionally to prevent sticking.

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5
Step 5

Add fried potatoes and salt. Mix well and cook covered until potatoes turn tender. This will take around 3-4 minutes. Stir in between occasionally to prevent sticking. Add soaked poha and turmeric powder. Mix well

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6
Step 6

Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add lemon juice, dry grated coconut and finely chopped coriander leaves. Mix well. Poha is ready for serving.

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