Name: Poha Pulao recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 cup poha, washed well and drained; 1 onion, chopped; 1 potato, cut into small cubes; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 2 green chilies, chopped; 1 tsp. ginger, grated; 2 tbsp. oil; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds; pinch of asafoetida (hing); 1 sprig curry leaves; 2 tbsp. roasted peanuts; salt to taste; 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder; 1 tbsp. lime juice; coriander leaves to garnish; coriander leaves to garnish

ABOUT Poha Pulao RECIPE

Poha is a traditional Maharashtrian breakfast, very common in almost every household. It is Very light and nutritious. It tastes awesome with some green chutney on the side. It is a very quick and an easy recipe, which hardly takes any time. For a more healthier version, the red poha is highly recommended.

Ingredients Serving: 2

1 cup poha, washed well and drained
1 onion, chopped
1 potato, cut into small cubes
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 green chilies, chopped
1 tsp. ginger, grated
2 tbsp. oil
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1 sprig curry leaves
2 tbsp. roasted peanuts
salt to taste
1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
1 tbsp. lime juice
coriander leaves to garnish
coriander leaves to garnish

Instructions

Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a pan and saute the cubed potatoes till light brown. Keep aside. Add the remaining oil and temper with cumin seeds and bay leaves. After it stops spluttering, add the ginger and asafoetida and saute for a few seconds.
Then add the onion, curry leaves and green chilies and fry till translucent. Add the peas and turmeric powder and saute for a few seconds.
Now add the poha, salt, fried potatoes, garam masala powder and peanuts and continue to fry for 2-3 minutes on low flame. When done, add the lime juice. Mix well and serve, garnished with coriander leaves.

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