Poha Recipe (Easy Indian-Style Flattened Rice)

fresh poha in serving dish, with lemon wedges.

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Poha Recipe (Easy Indian-Style Flattened Rice)

This poha recipe is light, flavorful, and ready in just 15 minutes! Made with flattened rice, spices, onions and potatoes, it's perfect for a quick breakfast, snack or even a light lunch.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 337kcal

Author: Sonia

Ingredients

3 cups poha (flattened rice flakes)
1 brown/yellow onion chopped
2 chillies
1 teaspoon ginger
10 curry leaves (kadi patha)
½ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
1 large potato (or 2 medium potatoes) peeled and diced in small cubes
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon red chili poweder
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoon lemon juice
2 -3 tablespoon coriander
2 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Place poha in a colander and rinse gently under cold water. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes to absorb moisture and soften slightly. Do not soak. If needed, sprinkle a little water while mixing. Fluff with a fork.
Heat oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Add dry red chillies, cumin seeds, mastard seeds and let them crackle. Add curry leaves, green chillies, hing and ginger. Cook for 30-40 seconds until aromatic.
Stir in the chopped onion. Cover and cook for 3 minutes until soft and translucent, slightly golden brown. Stir in turmeric, red chili poweder and salt.
Add the small cubes of potato, and cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until tender. Sprinkle a little water to help them cook faster if needed.
Add fresh coriander, and the rinsed poha. Stir gently to mix without breaking the poha. Cook for 2–3 minutes on low to medium heat until warmed through.
Turn off the heat. Add lemon juice (and salt to taste, if preferred). Optional: garnish with fresh coconut and pomegranate seeds if using. Serve and enjoy.

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