Priya's Poha

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 10
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 133.6
  • Total Fat: 3.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 610.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
  • Protein: 3.4 g

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Introduction

Breakfast or snack from pressed rice. Breakfast or snack from pressed rice.
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

    3 cups thick poha
    1 potato
    1 Serrano chili
    1 1/2 tablespoons Canola oil
    1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
    3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
    3 tablespoons peanuts
    1 cup peas
    1 1/2 teaspoons salt
    1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder
    2 tablespoons lemon juice
    1 teaspoon sugar
    30 sprigs of fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Tips

With the salt, turmeric, and lemon juice, do not add the whole amount at first, add a smaller amount and then adjust the amount used based on your taste.


Directions

Put the poha in a colander and rinse it until all pieces are wet. Set aside to drain.

Chop the potato into 1/2 inch pieces, and then finely chop the green chili.

Heat the oil on medium low heat in a large pot. When the oil is ready, add the mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds begin to pop, add the cumin seeds and cook until they start to turn brown. Then, add the chili and cook for about half a minute.

Add the potato and peanuts, and stir until covered with oil and spices. Cover and cook until potatoes start to become soft, stirring frequently. When the potatoes start to become soft, stir in the peas, and cover to continue cooking until the potatoes are soft and can be cut with a spoon. Stir frequently so the potatoes don't stick to the pot.

Once the potatoes are cooked, stir in 1 teaspoon of salt and turmeric powder until the mixture is evenly covered. Fold in the poha one large spoonful at a time until it turns yellow from the turmeric, and then add the next large spoonful until it is all mixed together. You may need to add additional salt and turmeric if the poha does not turn yellow, add the additional spices in equal amounts in small pinches until the poha is yellow.
Once everything is mixed, cook the poha on low heat until it is warm. Stir frequently to ensure that the poha does not stick to the pot. Once it is heated through, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and one teaspoon of granulated sugar and stir well. Wait for a few seconds and then stir again and taste. The poha should have a bright lemon taste. If not, continue to add the lemon juice in small increments until you can taste it.

Stir in the fresh cilantro and take the poha off the heat. It is now ready to serve.

Serving Size: Makes 10 1/2 cup servings

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PRIYATLS.