Description
Poha is a quick Indian breakfast made with flattened rice, spices, onions, chillies, desiccated coconut and freshly squeezed lemon juice. It's simple, naturally vegan and healthy!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups medium poha
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 10–12 curry leaves
- 3 tbsp peanuts
- 1–2 green chillies (chopped )
- 1 red onion (diced )
- salt
- 3 tbsp unsweetened desiccated coconut
- juice from 1 lemon
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander
Instructions
- Gently wash poha around 2-3 times.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, add mustard seeds and temper until they start to pop. Then, mix in peanuts and roast for 1-2 minutes. Stirring often.
- Add onions, curry leaves and chillies and salt. Cook until onions are translucent.
- Add poha, lemon juice, unsweetened desiccated coconut, coriander and sugar into the pan. Gently mix together.
- Turn heat to low, cover the lid and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Turn the heat off and allow to rest for another 1-2 minutes.
- Enjoy warm with a sprinkle of sev on top! And with a cup of chai!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Main Course
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Calories: 170