By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
September 14th, 2023
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Poha with its few versions like Kanda Poha, Batata Poha, Dadpe Pohe and Indori Poha – is the staple preparation with flattened rice, herbs and spices. The one with kanda means there’s onions in the recipe, and the batata one would be an extra addition of potatoes. It is particularly prepared for morning breakfast but can also be had for lunch and dinner. It's healthy and easy to make. Here's the recipe for Poha.
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150 grams Red Rice poha medium thick 2 green chili finely chopped 2 Tablespoon peanuts shelled 1 sprig curry leaves 2 Tablespoon Cabbage chopped 2 Tablespoon Bell pepper chopped capsicum 2 Tablespoon peas ½ cup chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon mustard seeds ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder ½ teaspoon red chili powder 1 tablespoon Oil Salt to taste leaves coriander for garnish Sev Bhujia for garnish
Rinse the poha with cold water and drain out excess water immediately. Heat oil in a pan and shadow fry peanuts in the oil. Remove them and keep aside to add later.
Rinse the poha with cold water and drain out excess water immediately. Heat oil in a pan and shadow fry peanuts in the oil. Remove them and keep aside to add later.
Add salt to taste and turmeric powder as well as red chili powder. Add tomatoes, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add 4-5 Tbsp of water and cook tomatoes till these are pulpy and cooked. Mix everything together and then add in the soaked red poha.
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Turn down the heat and mix all the ingredients. Cook for 2-3 minutes and finally add in coriander leaves and fried peanuts. Mix everything well and switch off the heat.
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Serve it hot and top with a generous sprinkle of bhujia sev. Enjoy the hot bowl of vegetable poha with a steaming cup of masala chai.
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