Poha
Light, bright flattened rice tossed with toasted peanuts, fragrant curry leaves, and a splash of lemon—comforting breakfast that comes together in minutes. The texture is airy and slightly chewy, punctuated by crunchy peanuts and warm spices.
2 cup poha (flattened rice), rinsed and drained until softened
½ cup peanuts, raw
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 sprig curry leaves, torn
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 green chili, finely chopped
½ tsp turmeric
1 tsp salt
½ tsp sugar
1 lemon, juiced
¼ bunch cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp water
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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