Poha (Flattened Rice)
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Indian · 18 min · vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
325 cal
7g protein
54g carbs
9g fat
per serving · estimated
Ingredients
- 2 cups thick poha (flattened rice)
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1/4 cup raw peanuts
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 green chili
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)
- Rinse poha in a colander until just softened, drain and let sit 5 minutes; toss with turmeric and salt.
- Heat oil over medium, fry peanuts until golden and set aside, then temper mustard seeds until they pop.
- Add curry leaves, chopped onion and green chili; cook 4 minutes until onion softens.
- Fold in the softened poha and peanuts, cover and steam 2-3 minutes on low heat.
- Turn off heat and finish with a squeeze of lemon.
Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.
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