Poha Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Poha
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 cup Dried Thick Poha Or Flattened Rice (See Note Below); 3 Tablespoons Oil; 4 Tablespoons Raw Peanuts; 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds (optional); 1/2 Tablespoons Cumin Seeds; 2 whole Green Chilies, Chopped; 1 whole Yellow Onion, Chopped; 1/4 cups Green Peas (thaw If Using Frozen); 1 teaspoon Turmeric; 1/2 Tablespoons Salt; 1/4 cups Fresh Coriander Or Cilantro, Chopped; 1 whole Lemon, Juiced

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 cup Dried Thick Poha Or Flattened Rice (See Note Below)
3 Tablespoons Oil
4 Tablespoons Raw Peanuts
1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds (optional)
1/2 Tablespoons Cumin Seeds
2 whole Green Chilies, Chopped
1 whole Yellow Onion, Chopped
1/4 cups Green Peas (thaw If Using Frozen)
1 teaspoon Turmeric
1/2 Tablespoons Salt
1/4 cups Fresh Coriander Or Cilantro, Chopped
1 whole Lemon, Juiced

1
Soak the poha in water for a couple of minutes and then drain it in a colander.
2
While draining the poha, heat the oil.
3
Add peanuts and fry over medium heat for a minute.
4
Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and green chilies.
5
Fry until the mustard seeds start spluttering.
6
Then add the onion and fry until they start turning golden brown.
7
Add the green peas and fry for a couple of minutes.
8
Add turmeric, mix well and then add the drained poha.
9
Mix everything and fry for 4-5 minutes longer.
10
Add a few tablespoons water if poha looks too dry.
11
Add the salt, coriander and lemon juice, mix everything and cook for a couple of minutes longer.
12
Remove from heat and serve hot.
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Note: Poha is sold in all Indian groceries and most ethnic grocers carry it.
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You can also find brown rice poha in some health food stores.
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It is called flattened rice.
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Use the thick variety for this dish.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 cup Dried Thick Poha Or Flattened Rice (See Note Below), 3 Tablespoons Oil, 4 Tablespoons Raw Peanuts, 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds (optional), and more.

Yes, Poha falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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