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Poha (Indian flattened rice pilaf)

Poha (Indian flattened rice pilaf)

Poha (Indian flattened rice pilaf) is an easy, quick and nutritious breakfast/ snack recipe.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: Indian, Maharashtrian
Keyword: breakfast, dairy-free, Gluten-free, healthy, indian, simple recipe, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 523kcal
Author: Aakruti Mahendra

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup poha thick variety (or flattened rice)
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion chopped
  • 1-2 nos Green chili chopped or jalapeño (deseeded for mild)
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 5-6 nos curry leaves
  • 1-2 nos Dried red chilli
  • 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Cilantro (leaves) chopped
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, wash poha (thick variety) and let it soak for 10-12 minutes and strain. Soaking makes poha soft. Ensure it doesn't get mushy.
  • In a pan, heat oil and add dried red chilli, cumin seeds and curry leaves. Stir fry for 30 seconds. Now add chopped onions and cook until it's translucent or pink.
  • Next add ginger garlic paste, cook for 30 seconds. Then add, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and coriander powder.
  • Now add poha, green chilis and salt and mix gently.
  • Drizzle lemon juice and mix one last time before removing from heat.
  • Transfer into serving bowl and garnish with chopped cilantro.
  • Enjoy hot poha with a hot cuppa of tea/ coffee or a fruit side!

Notes

  1. You can always add toasted peanuts and potatoes as well for added nutrition, texture and flavor. 
The nutritional value is for 1 serving. Please keep in mind that the nutrition value is a rough estimate and can vary based on the product used. 

Nutrition

Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 486IU | Vitamin C: 104mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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