Description
A staple West Indian breakfast stir-frying rehydrated flattened rice flakes (Poha) with onions, peanuts, and spices.
Restaurants serving Poha
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Rice flakes(Poha)
- Onion
- Peanuts
- Green chilies
- Mustard seeds
- Curry leaves
- Turmeric
- Lemon juice
- Cilantro
- Salt
- Oil
Instructions
- Rinse Poha (rice flakes) briefly in a strainer, drain, and let sit for a few mins to soften.
- Heat oil, fragrantly fry mustard seeds, curry leaves, peanuts, green chilies, and fry onions until translucent.
- Add turmeric and salt, toss in Poha, stir-fry briefly, then scatter lemon juice and cilantro to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Savory mustard seeds and earthy turmeric aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Oatmeal (as a sub when Poha is unavailable)
Pairing
Masala Chai、Mint Chutney
Trivia
[Hardcore] A light meal selling like hotcakes from morning on the streets of Indore and Mumbai, Maharashtra. More digestible than whole rice, optimal for resting the stomach.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Top generously with crispy thin fried noodles (Sev), enjoying the texture contrast with fluffy Poha!
Allergen
Peanuts