Hellooowwww!! Maybe you thinking why I said this big hellowwwww 😆 answer is finally I came up with this post which is so interesting for me and maybe for you too…. I also told you all about this in one of my posts I think in this 11 steps to create a boss babe morning routine that I will share my poha recipe someday.
So here it is my “Easy poha recipe” which is Healthy + tasty + easy to make + beginner friendly + ready in 20mins and so on…..
Don’t know about poha? Don’t worry today I will tell you everything about poha. From what is poha, how to make poha to some useful tips and tricks to make your poha super tasty.
What is Poha?
Ah wait for my visitors across the globe I want to say Poha is nothing it is Flattened rice. Now I guess you got it. Poha is also called beaten rice. These flakes of rice swell when added to liquid, whether hot or cold, as they absorb water, milk, or any other liquids.
It’s normally used to prepare snacks or light and easy fast food in a variety of Indian cuisine styles. This is a famous breakfast of Western India(Gujarat, Maharashtra). Like idli and dosa in Southern India like Poha in western India.
This is an easily digestible form of raw rice. Its best quality is that it can be made easily in a very short time.
Doctors also say that breakfast should be taken in the morning to keep the body fit.
Poha is one such option that gives you energy till lunchtime. This is one of the benefits of Poha. By consuming it in the morning breakfast, you will feel energized throughout the day. Being light, it digests easily. Consuming poha at breakfast does not make you feel heavy all day. So eating poha for breakfast in the morning is very good for your digestive system.
Poha is very beneficial for health. Poha is used to prepare many types of dishes. Poha is a carbohydrate-rich food that helps us in getting enough energy and power.
The different thickness of the poha is due to the pressure exerted on the rice. The amount of oil used in making poha is very less. It is very tasty to eat less oil breakfast. And it is healthy, whenever you want to make some quick breakfast, you can make poha. Everyone will surely like it.
Easy Poha Recipe:
It’s really easy to make poha and you don’t need any big achievements in the kitchen. So let’s make that tasty and easy poha!
What will you need?
- Oil (1tbsp)
- Mustard seeds
- Cumin seeds
- Curry leaves
- Peanuts
- Finely chopped green chilli, potato, tomato,onion.
- Red chilli powder,salt, turmeric powder.
- Lemon.
- Coriander - 1 tablespoon finely chopped.
- Peas or Peanuts - 1 -2 tbsp
- Sugar - 1 teaspoon (Optional)
How to make easy poha step by step?
❒ Take some Poha according to your need and then wash it with clear water in a big strain.
❒ Wash the poha well with two to three cups of water and take it out in a sieve so that all its water is washed away.
❒ Now take off the water from poha and let it dry.
❒Take a pan, put oil in it Now heat oil in a pan on medium heat. When the oil is well heated, add mustard seeds, cumin powder, whole coriander, curry leaves, and asafoetida and fry it.
❒ When the mustard seeds and fennel crackle, then in the pan add the peanuts, potatoes, peas, tomatoes, onions, light salt, and all the spices by adding a touch of green chilies, mustard seeds, and curry leaves and cook till it melts.
❒ When the vegetable melts, add soaked poha to it and mix it well.
❒ Leave the poha for a while to cook on the gas. Turn off the gas after 2-3 minutes. Add lemon juice to the poha as well as a garnish with green coriander leaves. Your delicious poha is ready, take it out on a plate and serve it for everyone.
TGS Tips:
- Add a little bit of sugar if you like sweetness.
- You can add Namkeen / Sev in your poha too, it will make them crunchy.
- Add 1tbsp of turmeric powder in Poha after wash. This will make your poha tastier and colourful.
- Always cook potatoes first then peas, peanuts, red chilli, onions and then tomatoes. Keep this sequence.
- When you wash poha just wash it like vegetables, don't dump it into the water completely. Let all water drain off.
Final Words:
So our Easy and tasty poha is ready. Isn’t this so easy? I hope you liked this Easy poha recipe. Give it a try if you are new to the kitchen or want to learn some easy recipes. This is perfect for beginners and will help you to learn more dishes.
You can comment below if you have any doubts about the recipe. Whenever you made poha let us know on our Instagram we will give you a shoutout for that.
Poha is my favorite dish. It is super easy to cook and also very healthy and tasty. I almost make it the same way. Will try some of your tips while cooking next time.
Poha is a healthy snack but my recipe differs from yours. I am looking forward to try your recipe soon😊 thanks for sharing 😊
Poha is mine and my family’s favourite. We eat it every second day. I am so glad to read its benifits now we can increase the frequency of making.
I love poha and in Bengali call this dish Chirer Pulao. My mom makes it so well and I can too but not like mom. Its one of the halka phulka and healthy preparation for breakfast.
Poha is so.easy and much helpful during the pandemic. Thanks for the recipe. I will try your recipe at home.
We never have poha in South India. Now I can easily try this at my place. Thank you so much for the recipe
This is such an yummy and tasty recipe. A soulful breakfast that we all like at home. Poha is indeed nutritious and healthy and also fulfils the hunger.
I am a die-hard lover of food. Poha is the only rescue for my hungry stomach. I love it as breakfast, save it for lunch and even eat the rest for evening tea.
I enjoy a good plate of poha, this recipe is a different take on the one I follow will surely give it a try.
I’m glad you liked it!