Hello hive learners,
Happy sunday to all of you. Sunday mornings always feel a little more special. You wake up late, thereโs no rush, and a light yet tasty breakfast sets the mood for the day. Today, I made my all-time favoriteโpoha.
Poha, also known as flattened rice or beaten rice in English, is made by pressing rice into thin, light flakes. Itโs easy to cook, light on the stomach, and full of flavor, which makes it a perfect breakfast choice.
Across India, poha is prepared in different ways. In Maharashtra, it is a regular morning dish, while in Indore, poha is almost iconic. Indori poha is served in a special styleโwith crunchy sev, pomegranate seeds, and a sprinkle of jeeravan masala on top. Every region adds its own twist, giving poha a unique identity everywhere.
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1 cups poha (flattened rice)
1 onion ( chopped)
1 tomato (chopped)
2 green chilies
1/2 carrot (chopped)
1/2 capsicum (chopped)
1/2 cup peanuts
Curry leaves
1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
2 teaspoons oil
Coriander leaves for garnish
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๐ฟWash the poha lightly with water, drain it, and keep aside for 10โ15 minutes.
๐ฟHeat oil in a pan, fry the peanuts until golden, and keep them aside.
๐ฟIn the same pan, add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies for tempering.
๐ฟAdd onions and sautรฉ until they turn golden. Then add carrot, capsicum, turmeric, and a little water. Cook until the vegetables and tomato soften.
๐ฟNow add the soaked poha and mix gently. Add salt and stir carefully without breaking the flakes.
๐ฟAdd fry peanuts and mix well.
๐ฟTurn off the heat, squeeze lemon juice, and garnish with fresh coriander.
๐ฟ Serving Style
Serve the hot poha on a plate. For an extra touch, you can sprinkle sev or chopped onion on top. And yes, a cup of hot chai on the side makes this Sunday breakfast absolutely perfect.
