A comforting Indian breakfast made with flattened rice, crunchy peanuts and fragrant tempering, poha is quick to prepare and packed with everyday flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups thick poha (flattened rice)
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 8-10 curry leaves
- 2 green chillies, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup raw peanuts
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Lemon wedges and sev (for garnish)
Preparation
- Rinse the poha gently under running water in a colander. Drain well and let it rest for 5-10 minutes until soft.
- Mix in turmeric and salt.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the peanuts and roast until golden and crunchy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add curry leaves and green chillies. Sauté for a few seconds.
- Add the chopped onions and cook until they turn soft and translucent.
- Add the softened poha and gently toss to combine with the tempering.
- Return the roasted peanuts to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat, stirring gently.
- Turn off the heat. Add lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves, and mix well.
- Garnish with sev, if desired, and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Serving suggestion
Serve hot with a cup of masala chai or black tea.