Poha is a one of the most popular breakfasts in many parts of Northern India specially in Maharashtra & Indore. It’s preparation varies across different regions and even across different families.

It is a light and tasty meal which is very easy to cook. I have posted a simple recipe to make poha with the minimum required ingredients. You can also add Curry Leaves, Green Chillis, Fried/Boiled Potatoes, Roasted & Salted Peanuts and even Peas if you want.

To make Poha at home follow the detailed step by step recipe with photos posted below.

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Poha Recipe

A light and quick breakfast snack made from flattened rice.

Recipe Info

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings 3

Category Snacks

Cuisine Indian

Ingredients For Poha Recipe

2 Cups Thick Poha (Flattened Rice)
1 Medium Sized Onion
1-2 Tomatoes
1 Teaspoon Rai (Black Mustard Seeds)
1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
1 Teaspoon Salt or to taste
1 Teaspoon Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Chaat Masala
1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice

Step By Step Instructions for Poha Recipe

Wash the poha thoroughly 5-6 times till the water runs clear. Then drain all the water and leave it to sit for 5-10 mins.
2 Cups Thick Poha (Flattened Rice)
After leaving it for 10 mins, add red chilli powder and salt to the bowl.
1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, 1 Teaspoon Salt

Mix the spices lightly with a fork or with your hand, separating the rice flakes in the process. Do not use too much force otherwise the poha will become mushy.
Heat oil in a pan. Add rai (mustard seeds) and let them crackle.
1 Teaspoon Rai (Black Mustard Seeds)
When the mustard seeds have stopped crackling, add finely chopped onions to the pan.
1 Medium Sized Onion

Fry them for 1 min till the onions have turned soft and golden brown in color.
Add 1-2 finely chopped tomatoes and cook them for a couple of minutes
1-2 Tomatoes
Then add haldi (turmeric powder), sugar and optionally chaat masala to the mixture.
1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi), 1 Teaspoon Sugar, 1/2 Teaspoon Chaat Masala

Add the poha (already mixed with red chilli powder and salt) to the pan.
Mix lightly to coat the poha in masala. Again, do not apply a lot of force while mixing.
Sprinkle a few drops of lemon juice. Poha is ready. Serve it hot, optionally adding some spicy namkeen mixture or bhujiya sev for some extra crunch and flavor.
1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice

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