Poha

Ingredients

• 2 cups thick poha (flattened rice)
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green chilli
• 10 curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 potato, cubed small
• 1/4 cup peanuts
• Salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• Lemon juice
• Coriander

Instructions

1. Rinse the poha quickly in a sieve under cold water; drain and rest 5 minutes — it should fluff up.
2. Heat oil and fry the peanuts until golden; set aside.
3. Pop the mustard seeds, add onion, chilli, curry leaves.
4. Add the potato and cook covered until tender, about 8 minutes.
5. Stir in the turmeric, salt and sugar.
6. Fold in the poha gently with the peanuts and a splash of water if dry.
7. Cook 2 minutes covered.
8. Finish with lemon and coriander.

Serving suggestions

• Lovely with a cup of masala chai.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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