📝 Ingredients (Serves 2)
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Thick poha (flattened rice) | 1 cup |
| Onion (chopped) | 1 medium |
| Green chili (optional) | 1, finely chopped |
| Mustard seeds | ½ tsp |
| Curry leaves | 6–8 leaves |
| Turmeric powder | ¼ tsp |
| Salt | To taste |
| Sugar | ½ tsp (optional) |
| Lemon juice | 1 tsp |
| Oil | 1.5 tbsp |
| Coriander leaves | For garnish |
| Roasted peanuts (optional) | 2 tbsp |
| Water | To rinse poha |
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
✅ Step 1: Rinse the Poha
Take 1 cup of thick poha in a strainer.
Gently rinse under water for 10–15 seconds.
Let it rest in the strainer to soften.
✅ Step 2: Prep the Ingredients
While poha rests, finely chop onions, green chili, and coriander.
✅ Step 3: Tempering (Tadka)
Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in a pan.
Add mustard seeds, let them pop.
Then add curry leaves, green chili, and peanuts. Sauté for 30 seconds.
✅ Step 4: Add Onion and Turmeric
Add chopped onions. Sauté until soft and light golden.
Add ¼ tsp turmeric powder and mix well.
✅ Step 5: Add Poha, Salt, Sugar
Now add rinsed poha, salt to taste, and ½ tsp sugar (optional).
Mix gently on low flame. Don’t mash the poha.
✅ Step 6: Add Lemon and Garnish
Turn off the flame. Add lemon juice and chopped coriander.
Mix gently and serve hot.
🧾 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
| Nutrient | Value |
|---|---|
| Calories | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g |
| Fats | 6 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |