Description
Poha offers a quick breakfast packed with flavor that comes together faster than your morning coffee. Grab your skillet and whip up this delightful Indian breakfast classic that will spark joy at your morning table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 cup Poha
- ¾ cup Potato
- ¾ cup Onions
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons Oil
- 10–12 Curry Leaves
- 2 Green Chili Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Cilantro Leaves
Seasoning and Garnishes:
- 2 tablespoons Peanuts
- ½ teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- ½ teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Turmeric
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
- Sev
- Pomegranate Seeds
- Coconut
Instructions
- Rinse 2.5 cups of poha under cool running water until liquid runs clear. Allow poha to absorb moisture and soften for 3-4 minutes.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and warm 1 tablespoon oil. Toast 2 tablespoons raw peanuts until they turn golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil at medium temperature. Add ½ teaspoon mustard seeds, ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, and 10-12 curry leaves. Let them sizzle for 30 seconds.
- Drop 2 diced green chilies and ¾ cup chopped onions into the skillet. Sauté until onions become translucent and soft, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Incorporate ¾ cup diced potatoes and cook until they reach tender consistency, around 6-7 minutes. Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon turmeric, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon sugar.
- Gently fold softened poha and roasted peanuts into the vegetable mixture. Stir carefully to prevent breaking rice flakes.
- Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and steam poha for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Remove from heat, drizzle 1 tablespoon lime juice, and garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro. Top with optional sev, pomegranate seeds, or fresh coconut.
Notes
- Rinse poha thoroughly to remove excess starch, ensuring a light and fluffy texture that doesn’t become mushy.
- Roast peanuts separately to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the dish.
- For a protein boost, add scrambled eggs or boiled chickpeas during the cooking process.
- Keep the heat low when mixing poha to prevent breaking the delicate rice flakes and maintain their distinct texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg