maharashtrianEasyvegetariandairy free

Poha

Name: Poha
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings (1 cup each)
Cuisine: maharashtrian
Ingredients: 2 cup poha (thick variety); 1 pcs onion (medium, finely chopped); 1 pcs potato (small, peeled and finely diced); 2 tbsp oil; 0.25 cup raw peanuts; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 0.5 tsp cumin seeds; 1 pinch hing (optional, use gluten-free for GF version); 10 pcs curry leaves; 2 pcs green chili (slit or finely chopped); 0.5 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 3 tbsp coriander leaves (freshly chopped, for garnish)

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A light, fluffy, and savory breakfast staple from Maharashtra. This quick dish features flattened rice tossed with sautéed onions, potatoes, and a classic tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves. It's ready in minutes!

PREP

10m

COOK

12m

SERVES

1 CUP

326 cal

SERVINGS

INSTRUCTIONS

4 steps. 12 minutes total.

4 STEPS

1
Step 1
- a.Place the poha in a colander and rinse under cool running water for 15-20 seconds, tossing gently. Do not soak. Drain completely and set aside to soften for 5-10 minutes.
2
Heat oil in a wide pan over medium heat
- a.Fry the raw peanuts for 1-2 minutes until golden; remove and set aside. In the same oil, add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds, hing, and curry leaves and sauté for 30 seconds. Add onions and green chilies, cooking until soft. Add diced potatoes, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix, cover, and cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes until potatoes are tender, adding a splash of water if needed.
3
Step 3
- a.Once potatoes are tender, fluff the rinsed poha with a fork and add it to the pan with the sugar. Gently mix until the poha is evenly coated and yellow. Cover and steam on low heat for 2 minutes to soften and absorb flavors.
4
Turn off the heat
- a.Stir in the lemon juice, fried peanuts, and chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot, garnished with more coriander or sev if desired.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Use thick or medium-thick poha for the best texture. Thin poha will turn mushy when rinsed.
2
Rinse the poha quickly. Over-soaking or over-rinsing is the most common mistake that leads to mushy poha.
3
Add sugar and lemon juice at the end, after turning off the heat, to preserve their fresh flavor.
4
For perfectly soft poha, after mixing everything, cover and steam on low heat for just a couple of minutes.
5
Don't overcrowd the pan. Use a wide pan or kadai to ensure the poha cooks evenly without clumping together.
6
Dice the potatoes very small so they cook quickly and evenly along with the onions.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

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Poha

For 4 servings

4 steps. 12 minutes total.

Step 1

Heat oil in a wide pan over medium heat

Step 3

Turn off the heat

What to keep in mind.

Adapt it for your goals.

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High protein

Healthy

Kid friendly

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