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Poha

Serves 1
20 mins
503 Kcal
Poha is a mouthwatering and popular Indian breakfast with a refreshing taste. The simplicity of the poha recipe contributes to its popularity and convenience as a snack. For someone looking for a nutritious and versatile meal option, following the simple steps of the Poha recipe is the way to go. It is cooked with chivda, which is flattened rice, along with onions, potatoes and a variety of spices. Adding some vegetables, proteins and minimal oil to the Poha recipe can make it healthier and more delicious while being light on the stomach.

Ingredients required for Poha

  1. 1.5 cup poha
  2. 1 onion
  3. 1 potato
  4. 2 tbsp peanuts
  5. 1 tbsp oil
  6. ¾ tbsp jeera
  7. 1 pinch hing
  8. As per taste salt
  9. 1 tbsp coriander leaves
  10. 1 tsp lemon juice

Cooking steps for Poha

  1. 1
    Soak poha for a period ranging from 2 to 3 minutes after it has been thoroughly cleaned.
  2. 2
    Dice the onions into finely chopped pieces and cut the potato into 1/2 inch cubes. Mix the onions with the potatoes in the correct ratio.
  3. 3
    Place a saucepan and heat it over medium flame until it is hot enough to add oil.
  4. 4
    Add curry leaves, mustard seeds, jeera (cumin seeds) and turmeric powder to the pan. Doing so will result in an improvement in the flavour of the mixture.
  5. 5
    Adding asafoetida (hing) is optional, it is recommended as it enhances flavour.
  6. 6
    Next, add the onions to the saucepan. Then it would be best if you fried them in the pan until they appear translucent.
  7. 7
    After that, add the potatoes to the pan and continue frying them until they have reached a consistency between semi-soft and soft.
  8. 8
    Season the mixture with salt and chopped green chilli.
  9. 9
    Add the peanuts that have been roasted.
  10. 10
    Add poha into the pan and gently stir everything together until evenly distributed around the pan.
  11. 11
    Mix lemon juice and coriander leaves (dhaniya patte) and saute.
  12. 12
    If you liked this recipe of Poha, don't forget to share it with your friends and family.

Shop Ingredients

Salt (As per taste)
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50
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Oil (1 Tbsp)
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138
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Hing (1 Pinch)
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Onion (1)
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Lemon Juice (1 Tsp)
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Poha (1.5 cup)
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Potato (1)
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Peanuts (2 Tbsp)
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285
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145
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145
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Jeera (¾ Tbsp)
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105
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150
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Coriander Leaves (1 Tbsp)
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FAQs

What makes Poha tasty?

Poha is delicious because it contains a perfect combination of savoury, nutty, and fresh flavours, as well as textures that compliment one another.

How to serve Poha?

Serve poha hot and enjoy as a snack with yoghurt or chutney or serve warm alongside other components of the meal.

How to store Poha?

While cooked poha is best fresh, leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and reheated gently, though the texture might change.