Recipes
Poha
Poha, also known as flattened rice or beaten rice, is a popular and traditional Indian dish made from rice flakes. Poha is known for its simplicity, quick preparation, and versatility. consists of vitamin A, B, C, E, B6, B3, B9.
Ingredients 14
- ¼ teaspoon of turmeric (Haldi)
- 1/3 cup of green peas
- ½ teaspoon of mustard seeds (Sarason)
- 1 ½ tablespoon of raw peanuts (Kachchee moongaphale)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of coriander (Dhaniya), chopped
- ½ lemon
- 1 ½ cup of flattened rice (Poha)
- 2 teaspoon of oil
- 1 ½ tablespoon raw (Kachchee moongaphale)
- 1 green chilli, chopped
- 10-12 curry leaves
- ¼ teaspoon of sugar (optional)
- Sev
Method
- Rinse the flattened rice (poha) under running water till it become soft.
- Add turmeric (haldi) and ½ teaspoon of salt to it.
- Toss to combine.
- Heat oil in a pan on a medium flame.
- Add mustard seeds (sarson) and let them pop.
- Then add peanuts (moongaphali) and sauté till they start turning brown.
- Add onion, green chilli, and curry leaves (kadi patta).
- Cook for 2 minutes till the onions soften.
- Add the green peas and mix.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the rinsed poha and toss to combine.
- Cover the pan and turn heat to low.
- Cook for a minute or two.
- Turn off the heat and squeeze some fresh lemon on it.
- Garnish with coriander (dhaniya) and sev.
Nutrition facts
Approximate values for the recipe as written.
| Energy | 496 Kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 96 g |
| Proteins | 12 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 19 mg |
| Potassium | 707 mg |
| Calcium | 84 mg |
| Iron | 4.9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 215 IU |
| Vitamin C | 63.9 mg |