Easy Curried Poha Flattened Rice Recipe
Poha is an Indian snack and breakfast dish made with flattened rice. It is delicious and naturally gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, (red onion will work as well)
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1 green chili, chopped, (optional)
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons peanut or olive oil
- ½ cup peanuts, raw
- 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds
- 3 curry leaves
- ½ tablespoon turmeric powder
- ½ cup green peas, fresh or frozen
- 2 cups poha, (flattened rice)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- 1 lime, sliced
Instructions
- Chop onion, tomato, chili, and cilantro leaves and set aside.
- In a skillet, on medium low heat, add the peanut or olive oil and the raw peanuts. Cook until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes), then remove peanuts from the pan and set aside. I like to put them on a paper towel to absorb any extra oil.
- Add black mustard seeds and curry leaves to oil and fry on medium low heat until they start to crackle.
- Add the chopped onion and chili and cook until onions start to become translucent; go ahead and season with salt and the turmeric powder
- Add the chopped tomato and peas and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.
- In the meantime, lightly wash and drain poha in cold water. (Do not leave poha in water for too long as it is very delicate!)
- Go ahead and add the poha and peanuts to the pan with veggies, then gently stir to combine all the ingredients. Cook on low heat for about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let it sit for 2-3 minutes.
- Gently stir in lemon juice and cilantro leaves, and garnish with a lime wedge.
Pro Tips & Meal Prep Ideas
- When preparing poha it is best not to over soak, or it will turn out very mushy.
- Poha is best served fresh, however, if you must reheat it, put a wet paper towel on the poha and heat it in the microwave until heated through. Guaranteed to come out soft using this trick.
- Leftover poha can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 2-3 days.
- Press poha between your index finger and thumb, if it breaks down easily it is ready.
- Poha tastes great with a cup of hot chai or cappuccino.
- A great side compliment to this dish would be some fresh seasonal fruit, or a green salad.
- If you love poha then my cream of wheat is sure to become a breakfast favorite.