Description
A flavorful Indian dish made with flattened rice, spices, and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup thick poha
- 2 tablespoons ghee (divided)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 whole bay leaf (tejpatta)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons chopped green chilies
- 1 cup green peas
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon garam masala powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Transfer poha to a mesh strainer and rinse it well with water.
- Drain well and keep aside.
- While the poha is resting, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Note – Do not add more ghee at this point otherwise, the peas will fry instead of getting steamed.
- Once the ghee is hot, add cumin seeds and bay leaf and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds.
- Add ginger and green chilies to the pan and saute for 20-30 seconds.
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Add peas, salt, and sugar, and mix everything well.
- Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid.
- Cook until the peas are softened (4-5 minutes).
- Remove the lid and add garam masala powder and black pepper powder to the pan and mix well.
- Add the soaked poha, and cilantro and mix everything well.
- Add the remaining ghee and lime juice and mix well. Serve hot.
Notes
- The amount of salt can be adjusted according to taste.
- This dish is best served hot and can be garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg