Spiced Poha Breakfast Bowl
Crispy flattened rice tossed with potatoes, peanuts, and a tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves. A traditional Indian breakfast that's ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 9g
Ingredients
- 2 cups poha (flattened rice)
- ½ cup boiling water
- 1 medium potato, diced small
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- 8 leaves curry leaves
- ¼ cup roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Rinse poha under cold water briefly until each grain separates; drain well.
- 2
Soak poha in boiling water for 2 minutes until tender but still hold their shape.
- 3
Drain poha thoroughly in a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently to remove excess water.
- 4
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~90 seconds.
- 5
Add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Listen for the seeds to pop, ~30 seconds.
- 6
Add diced potato and stir constantly until edges turn golden, ~5 minutes.
- 7
Add drained poha and peanuts. Toss gently for 2 minutes until warm and combined.
- 8
Drizzle with lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss once.
- 9
Divide between two bowls and serve warm. Top with extra lime wedge if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- fine-mesh sieve
- large skillet (12-inch)
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
- cutting board and knife
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