Poha Recipe

Poha is one of India’s most popular breakfasts.

Originally native to Maharashtra in Western India, poha is a light fluffy dish made with flattened rice seasoned with onions, potatoes and warming spices.

INGREDIENTS

• 1.5 cups poha ( flatten rice) 114 grams, use thick poha
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon + 1/8 teaspoon salt divided, adjust to taste
• 2 teaspoons olive oil 10 ml
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1.5 tablespoons raw peanuts
• 1 small red onion chopped
• 2 green chili chopped
• 10-12 curry leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar optional
• 1/2 lemon juice

METHOD

1. To a strainer, add flattened rice (poha). Rinse it under running water until it turns soft.
2. Add turmeric and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the poha and toss to combine.
3. Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. add the mustard seeds and let them pop.
4. Add the peanuts and sauté for a minute or two until they start turning brown.
5. Add the chopped onion, green chili and curry leaves and cook for 2 minutes until the onions soften.
6. Add in the rinsed poha and toss to combine.
7. Taste test some poha and if it feels dry, sprinkle a little water all over.
8. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
9. Add the sugar (if using)
10. Cover the pan with a lid and turn heat to low. Let it be like that for 2 minutes.
11. Turn off the heat and squeeze in some fresh lemon juice.
12. Serve in your coconut bowl.

Poha makes for a perfect snack and is loaded with probiotics and health benefits while being light and easy on the stomach.

Recipe by Melbourne Food Blogger: @mamtasfoodworld