Poha is a popular and easy-to-make breakfast or snack in North India. Here’s a simple recipe for cooking Poha in a home-style North Indian way:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flattened rice (poha)
- 1 large potato, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup peanuts
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions:
- Rinse and Soak Poha:
- Rinse the flattened rice (poha) under cold water in a colander or sieve until it becomes soft. Be gentle as poha can break easily.
- Let the rinsed poha sit in the colander to drain excess water and soften further. Set aside.
- Prepare Ingredients:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add cumin seeds and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Add peanuts and fry until they turn golden brown.
- Add Vegetables:
- Add diced potatoes to the pan and sauté for a few minutes until they start to soften.
- Add chopped onions, green chilies, and green peas. Mix well.
- Seasoning:
- Sprinkle turmeric powder and salt over the vegetables. Mix everything together.
- Cook Poha:
- Add the soaked and drained poha to the pan.
- Gently mix everything together until the poha is well combined with the vegetables and spices.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld together and the poha is heated through.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
- Serve hot Poha with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the poha, if desired.
Enjoy your delicious and comforting North Indian home-style Poha for breakfast or as a snack any time of the day!