Poha (Flattened Rice)

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)

  1. Rinse poha in a colander until just softened, drain and let sit 5 minutes; toss with turmeric and salt.
  2. Heat oil over medium, fry peanuts until golden and set aside, then temper mustard seeds until they pop.
  3. Add curry leaves, chopped onion and green chili; cook 4 minutes until onion softens.
  4. Fold in the softened poha and peanuts, cover and steam 2-3 minutes on low heat.
  5. 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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