Poha
A quick and comforting Indian breakfast of flattened rice tossed with onions and warm spices. Ready in minutes, this light yet satisfying dish is perfect for any time of day.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1 cup poha (flattened rice)
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the 1 cup poha in a colander under cold water until just softened, about 30 seconds. Drain well and set aside.
- 2
Heat the 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the 1 sliced onion and cook until soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the 0.5 tsp turmeric and 0.5 tsp salt. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Add the drained poha and toss gently with the onion mixture until evenly coated and heated through, about 3 minutes. The poha should be tender but not mushy.
- 5
Remove from heat and sprinkle with the 1 tbsp lemon juice. Toss once and serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- colander
- skillet
- spatula
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