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Poha

A light and comforting breakfast of flattened rice (poha) tempered with cumin seeds, turmeric and red chilli powder, finished with fresh coriander leaves. Simple, quick and easy on the stomach.

Time 20 min · Serves 4 · 283 kcal · Uttar Pradesh

Ingredients

Garnish

Main

Tempering

Method

  1. Put the flattened rice (poha) in a colander and rinse under running water for a few seconds. Drain and let it sit for 5 minutes to soften, then fluff gently with a fork.
  2. Heat the oil in a kadai on medium heat, add the cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  3. Lower the heat and add the turmeric powder and red chilli powder, stirring quickly so the spices do not burn.
  4. Add the softened poha and salt, and toss gently for 2 to 3 minutes until every flake is evenly coated and heated through.
  5. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve the poha hot.

Common questions

Poha ko English mein kya kehte hain?
UP पोहा ko English mein Poha likhte hain.
Ek plate Poha mein kitni calories hoti hain?
283 kcal per plate.
Kitna time lagta hai?
20 min lagta hai — 10 min taiyari, 10 min pakana.

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