Poha
Flattened Rice cooked with Boiled Potatoes and Peas, and served with Peanuts and Sev
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup poha (flattened rice)
- water, to wash
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- a handful of curry leaves
- 1 dry red chili
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 large potato, boiled and cut into cubes
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 cup green peas
- salt, to taste
- 1 tsp chaat masala
- 1/2 tsp dry mango powder (amchur)
- a handful of coriander, chopped
- 1/2 cup peanuts, roasted and chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sev, to garnish
- Put the poha on a sieve, and wash it thoroughly under running water. Take off the excess water and set it aside.
- To a pan, add the oil. Once it is hot, add the mustard seeds. Once they start popping, add the curry leaves and red chili. Sauté for a minute.
- Then, add the onions, and cook them till they turn translucent. This should take about 3-4 mins.
- Then, add the potatoes, ginger, coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder and the poha. Mix everything together.
- Add the peas, salt, chaat masala and dry mango powder, and mix everything in, and take it off the heat.
- To serve, transfer the poha to a serving bowl, and sprinkle with coriander, peanuts, lemon juice and sev.
- Serve hot.
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Dietary Information
Nutritional Information
| Typical values* | per Serving | contents |
|---|---|---|
| Total Energy | 336 Kcal | |
| Protein | 9% | 30 Kcal |
| Fat | 46% | 154 Kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 45% | 152 Kcal |
Factoid
Poha, which is made from flattened rice, is one of the most popular breakfast dishes in the Western part of India, mainly Maharashtra. The main ingredient is flattened rice, which is then cooked with potatoes, peas and a host of spices to give it its unique flavour. This recipe is quite simple to make, and can be made in less than 30 mins, which makes it a perfect breakfast for busy people.
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