Poha is a very interesting dish. Its high in carbohydrates and can be made into a vitamin powerhouse of a dish to start your day. Growing up its a dish that I enjoyed a lot. While it was not my absolute favorite this Poha recipe is definitely up there.
Poha or flattened rice is an excellent source of pro-biotics. It is also great for diabetics. Its easily digestible, high on iron content and low on calories. If you add veggies to it becomes even more healthy. And guess what ? It’s super easy and quick to cook.
Poha Recipe
The dish is versatile in the sense it can be a good way to ensure veggies get included in our diets. I tend to use a lot of veggies to make it a healthy fiber laden dish. Feel free to use a lot of peanuts. It adds texture as well a little crunch to the dish. Poha without crunch can taste pretty clammy.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups poha.
- 1/4 cup chopped beans
- 1 small tomato
- 1 potato chopped and shallow fried.
- 1.5 tsp raw peanuts
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 green chilli, chopped
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp salt / To taste
- 2 tsp oil
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp chopped coriander for garnishing
- 1/2 lemon
Directions
- Step 1 Prepare the potato by gently shallow frying them. Set Aside
- Step 2 Rinse the Poha in a strainer under running water until it turns soft.
- Step 3 Add turmeric and salt to the Poha and toss to combine. Set aside.
- Step 4 Heat oil in a pan on medium heat.
- Step 5 Add the fennel seeds and let them pop.
- Step 6 Add the chopped onion and green chilli. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Step 7 Then add the peanuts and sauté for couple of minutes.
- Step 8 Add the green peas . Cook until the raw smell goes away.
- Step 9 Add the tomato and potato.
- Step 10 Add in the Poha and mix well.
- Step 11 If it feels dry you can sprinkle some water and mix.
- Step 12 Add salt to taste.
- Step 13 Add the sugar.
- Step 14 Cover the dish and cook for a couple of minutes on low flame.
- Step 15 Switch off the flame and let it be for a minute.
- Step 16 Squeeze in some fresh lemon juice and mix.(Optional)
- Step 17 Garnish Poha with Coriander/Cilantro and serve.
Tips
The dish is versatile in the sense it can be a good way to ensure veggies get included in our diets. I tend to use a lot of veggies to make it a healthy fiber laden dish.
Feel free to use a lot of peanuts. It adds texture as well a little crunch to the dish. Poha without crunch can taste pretty clammy.
I prefer to garnish my Poha with coriander leaves. You can also use mint leaves,fresh pomegranate, Sev or grated coconut. It depends on which part of India you are from.
I used fennel seeds (Saunf) instead of mustard seeds. Adds a very different flavor.
Poha recipe with pictures
Rinse the Poha in a strainer under running water until it turns soft.
Add turmeric and salt to the Poha and toss to combine. Set aside.
Prepare the potato by gently shallow frying them.
Heat oil in a pan on medium heat.
Add the fennel seeds and let them pop.
Then add the chopped onion and green chilli and cook for 2 minutes.
Then add the peanuts and sauté for two minutes.
Add the green peas . Cook until the raw smell goes away.
Add the tomato and patato.
Add in the poha and mix well.
If it feels dry you can sprinkle some water and mix.
Add salt to taste.
Add the sugar.
Cover the pan and cook for a couple of minutes and turn off the flame.
Let it be for a minute or so.
Squeeze in some fresh lemon juice.
Garnish Poha with coriander/cilantro and serve.
There your piping hot breakfast is ready. This is a very easy to do tasty and healthy breakfast. It can also work as a good snack. And for those with a business mind it s a great idea for exotic street food, especially outside of Asia 😉
This is usually the go to breakfast in our household especially if one is running short of time. Which of course is not the case these day
I hope you enjoy this dish as much as I enjoyed making it. If you wish to know anything about Poha recipe do reach out via the comments section. I will try my best to share with you.
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