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Poha Recipe (Indian Breakfast)

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Poha is a light and flavorful Indian breakfast made with flattened rice, onions, spices, and crunchy peanuts. This quick and comforting dish is perfect for busy mornings.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups poha (beaten rice flakes, thick to medium flakes)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 to 3 green chilies, slit or chopped
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1 medium potato, cubed to ½ inch (optional)
  • 1½ tablespoons oil
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons peanuts or cashews
  • ¾ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ¾ teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
  • 1 pinch hing (asafoetida)
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ⅓ teaspoon salt
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • Lemon juice as needed
  • 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. Add the poha to a bowl or colander and rinse quickly with 4 to 5 cups of water. Drain completely and set aside to soften.
  2. Check the poha by pressing a few flakes between your fingers. If they are not soft, sprinkle a little water, mix, and cover for a few more minutes.
  3. Once softened, add salt and sugar to the poha. Gently fluff with your fingers to remove lumps.
  4. Heat oil in a pan and fry the peanuts on medium heat until golden and crunchy. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same pan, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. When they begin to splutter, add hing, curry leaves, green chilies, and onions.
  6. Saute until the onions turn lightly pink.
  7. If using potatoes or mixed vegetables, add them now and cook on low heat until soft, sprinkling a little water if needed.
  8. Add turmeric and softened poha. Mix gently and cover the pan.
  9. Cook on very low heat until the poha is heated through and soft. Sprinkle a little water if it feels dry.
  10. Turn off the heat, squeeze lemon juice over the poha, and adjust salt if needed.
  11. Garnish with coriander leaves and roasted peanuts. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use medium or thick poha for best texture; thin poha can turn mushy.
  • You can add peas, carrots, or other vegetables for extra nutrition.
  • Top with sev, farsan, or grated coconut for additional flavor and crunch.
  • Dadpe Pohe is a no-cook variation made by mixing softened poha with coconut, onions, lemon juice, and tempered spices.

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