Poha

Poha is an Indian breakfast dish made with flattened rice, peanuts, onions, green chilies and other everyday ingredients. The full ingredient list and method are below.

Total time (approx.)
15 mins
Calories (estimate)
~180 kcal
Course
Breakfast
Cuisine
Indian
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Poha — Indian breakfast dish served ready to eat

Ingredients

What goes into Poha. This recipe lists ingredients without measured quantities — scale them to the number of people you are cooking for and season to taste.

  • Flattened rice
  • Peanuts
  • Onions
  • Green chilies
  • Turmeric
  • Curry leaves
  • Lemon

Method

  1. 1Rinse poha lightly and drain
  2. 2Heat oil, add mustard seeds, peanuts, curry leaves
  3. 3Add onions and green chilies, sauté
  4. 4Add turmeric, mix in poha gently
  5. 5Garnish with coriander and lemon juice

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