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Healthy & Light Poha Recipe in 20-Minutes!

Poha Recipe

Poha is a light yet satisfying Indian breakfast made with flattened rice, peanuts, and spices. It’s quick, healthy, and flavorful perfect for busy mornings or a wholesome evening snack.
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Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Calories: 380kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 2

Equipment

  • Strainer or colander (for rinsing poha)
  • Non-stick pan or kadai
  • Spatula
  • Chopping board & knife
  • Small mixing bowl (for soaking/rinsing poha)

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cup Poha flattened rice, medium or thick
  • 2 tablespoon Oil divided
  • 2 tablespoon Peanuts raw, optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds Rai, optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds Jeera, optional
  • 10-12 Curry Leaves Kadi Patta
  • 2 Green Chili Pepper diced, adjust to taste
  • 3/4 cup Onions diced
  • 3/4 cup Potato diced into 1/2-1 centimeter pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Turmeric Haldi powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro leaves Corainder, chopped

Garnishes when serving (optional)

  • Sev as needed, or bhujia
  • Pomegranate seeds as needed
  • Coconut freshly grated

Instructions

  • Rinse poha in a strainer under running water. Let it sit and soften for a few minutes.
    Rinse poha in a strainer under running water. Let it sit and soften for a few minutes.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add peanuts and roast till golden. Set aside.
    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add peanuts and roast till golden. Set aside.
  • In the same pan, heat another tbsp oil. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves.
    In the same pan, heat another tbsp oil. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves.
  • Add chopped green chilies and onions. Sauté till onions are soft.
    Add chopped green chilies and onions. Sauté till onions are soft.
  • Add diced potatoes and cook until tender. Sprinkle turmeric, salt, and sugar.
    Add diced potatoes and cook until tender. Sprinkle turmeric, salt, and sugar.
  • Gently mix in the soaked poha and roasted peanuts. Stir well without breaking it.
    Gently mix in the soaked poha and roasted peanuts. Stir well without breaking it.
  • Cover and steam on low flame for 2 minutes.
  • Turn off heat, squeeze lime juice, sprinkle chopped cilantro, and garnish with sev, pomegranate, or coconut if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 901mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 88mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg