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Poha in a bowl with Nuts and curry leaves

Poha

Safira
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2
Calories 347 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 Cups Poha
  • 1 Onion Diced
  • 3 tbsp Peanuts
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tbsp Mustard Seeds
  • 12 Curry Leaves
  • 1 - 2 Green Chillies Chopped
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • Salt
  • Lemon Juice

Instructions
 

  • Wash the poha in a colander under running water for a minute. Run your fingers through the poha to seperate. Then set aside for 10 minutes. Check 1 Poha by pressing it between your index finger and thumb. If it breaks easily, it is ready.
  • Add turmeric and salt anf lightly mix through.
  • Add Peanuts to a dry pan and cook on medium until fragrant and slightly coloured. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pot over medium high heat. Add the mustard seeds and when they splutter, add the curry leaves.
  • Add the onions, green chilies and the roasted peanuts. Sauté on a medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add this soaked poha to the pan and stir well.
  • 14. Cook on a medium low heat for 3 - 5 minutes, while stirring continuously.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice and mix well.
  • Remove from heat. Divide into bowls. Serve hot.

Notes

TIPS
First rinse the Poha in a strainer until it becomes soft. To check if it is done, take a flake and press it between your thumb and index finger. It should break without much force.This step makes sure the poha doesn't disintegrate in the pan.
After you add the rinsed poha to the pan, toss it and then take a flake and taste it. If it tastes dry, which is really very common, sprinkle a little water over the poha and cover for a minute on low heat.

Garnish

Garnish with pomegranate, sev or similar. 

Type of Poha

Try and use a medium thick variety of poha. 

Type of Peanuts to use

Try and find pink/brown skinned peanuts as these are the ones that are usually used in this recipe.

Storage Instructions

Poha keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 - 4 days and can be warmed through in the microwave. I would not recommend freezing it. 

Nutrition

Calories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 231mgPotassium: 232mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 227IUVitamin C: 132mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Indian Street Food, Indian Vegetarian Food, Poha
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