Matar Poha Recipe | Peas Poha
Matar poha is a quick & flavorful dish made with flattened rice, green peas & roasted peanuts. Perfect for a healthy & satisfying breakfast!
Recipe Info
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 7g
Ingredients For Matar Poha Recipe | Peas Poha
- 2 Cups Poha (Flattened Rice) thick or medium-sized
- 1 Cup Peas
- 1/4 Cup Peanuts
- 2 Green Chillies
- 8-10 Curry Leaves (Kari Patta)
- 1 Medium Sized Onion finely chopped
- 1 Teaspoon Rai (Black Mustard Seeds)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
- 1/4 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 Cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya)
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil
Step By Step Instructions for Matar Poha Recipe | Peas Poha
- Boil fresh peas (matar) with a pinch of salt in a pan until they are tender. Once cooked, drain the water and set the peas aside. If using frozen peas, sprinkle them with a bit of water and microwave for 2.5-3 minutes.1 Cup Peas
- Take poha in a vessel and rinse it with water 3-4 times, or until the water runs clear. You can use either thick or medium-sized poha.2 Cups Poha (Flattened Rice)
- Drain the water and cover the vessel with a lid or plate. Allow the poha to sit and absorb any remaining moisture while you prepare the tempering.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds (rai) and fry them until they start to splutter.1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil, 1 Teaspoon Rai (Black Mustard Seeds)
- Next, add peanuts and roast them over low to medium heat.1/4 Cup Peanuts
- Roast the peanuts until they turn slightly brown and fragrant.
- Add curry leaves and finely chopped green chilies, frying them for a few seconds until fragrant. Then, add finely chopped onions.1 Medium Sized Onion, 2 Green Chillies, 8-10 Curry Leaves (Kari Patta)
- Sauté the onions over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until they turn slightly golden brown.
- Add in the turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt.1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi), 1/4 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, 1 Teaspoon Salt
- Mix the spices with the masala.
- Now, add the rinsed poha to the pan.
- Also add the cooked green peas (matar).
- Mix well to combine all the ingredients. Add a sprinkle of water, then cover the pan with a lid.
- Let the poha cook for 2-3 minutes. Then turn off the heat and keep the poha covered with the lid, allowing it to steam and finish cooking.
- Add finely chopped coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice. Mix well to combine.1/4 Cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya), 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- Matar poha is ready. Serve hot topped with some sev or bhujia.
