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Soft and fluffy poha recipe

Poha Recipe (Soft, Fluffy & Ready in 20 Minutes)

Poha is a light, comforting, and satisfying Indian breakfast made with flattened rice (poha), onion, peanuts, raisins, and herbs. It's a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavours that comes together in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup poha (flattened rice)
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 medium tomato
  • 2 green chilies
  • 1 tbsp coriander leaves
  • ½ tsp salt or as per your taste
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • ⅓ tsp mustard seeds
  • ⅓ tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp mustard oil
  • 1 tbsp raisins
  • 1 tbsp peanuts (ground nuts)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the poha in a strainer under running water and keep it aside.
  • Chop the vegetables and coriander leaves into small pieces.
  • Roast the peanuts on a medium flame till aromatic.
  • In the same pan, add oil with mustard and cumin seeds on medium heat. Let them sizzle.
  • Add chopped onions and roast till golden.
  • Add chopped tomatoes and roast soft or mushy. It takes 3 to 4 minutes on medium heat.
  • Add turmeric powder and salt.
  • After that, add soaked poha, raisins, peanuts, and green chilies.
  • Mix all the ingredients well and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
  • Cook it for 3-4 minutes on medium flame.
  • Now turn off the flame and squeeze lemon juice on it.
  • Mix well; the poha is ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use medium-thick flattened rice for the best texture.
  • Rinse the poha gently under running water for only a few seconds. Avoid soaking it for too long, or it will be mushy.
  • If you don't have a strainer or are using a bowl, drain excess water immediately.
          • Add lemon juice to the poha after it cooks, and you are ready to eat. If you add lemon juice while cooking, your poha will be sour.
          • Gently mix the poha with the tempering to keep the flattened rice fluffy.
          • Let the rinsed poha rest for a few minutes before cooking so it softens properly.
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