Easy Recipe for Delicious Poha

By Ishwi Singh  |  First Published May 8, 2024, 10:20 AM IST

Poha is a favourite breakfast option for many. The perfect blend of spices makes it delectable. Through this simple and easy recipe, let’s learn how you can make it yourself.

Poha is a beloved Indian dish that is especially enjoyed as breakfast. It is a wholesome breakfast and snack option that provides immense health benefits to the body. Let’s read this recipe for making delicious poha at home. 

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Ingredients you are going to need:

•    2 cups of poha 
•    1 large potato, diced
•    1 chopped onion
•    1 chopped green chili,
•    1/2 cup of green peas
•    1/4 cup of peanuts
•    1 teaspoon of mustard seeds
•    1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
•    1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
•    1/2 teaspoon of red chilli powder 
•    Salt to taste
•    Fresh coriander leaves 
•    Cooking oil

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Follow these instructions

Step 1- Rinse the poha under running water for a few seconds. Drain well and set aside to soften.

Step 2- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and sauté until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove the potatoes from the pan and set aside.

Step 3- In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter. Then add the chopped green chilli and onions. Sauté for a couple of minutes. 

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Step 4- Add the green peas to the pan and cook for a few minutes until they are tender. Then, add the roasted peanuts and sauté for another minute.

Step 5- Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Mix the ingredients together.

Step 6- Proceed to add poha to the pan and mix everything thoroughly. Be careful not to break the poha.

Step 7- Finally add the potatoes and mix them. Cover the pan for a couple of minutes. Turn off the hear and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves. 

Enjoy! Your delicious poha is ready to be served.

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