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Poha | How to make Poha

Poha or Aval Upma is one of the easiest upmas you can make. This version is topped with savory mixtures and sev with raw onions that gives you a feeling of eatingĀ a chat.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine India
Keyword Easy Breakfast Recipe
By Cook Method Stovetop
Occasion Meals for One
By Diet Kid Friendly, Vegan
Dish Type Upma Varieties
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Beaten Rice / Flattened Rice / Poha
  • 1/2 cup Onions finely chopped
  • Handful Curry leaves
  • 3 to 4 Green Chillies
  • 1 tsp Mustard seed
  • 1/2 tsp Urad dal
  • Handful Peanuts roasted
  • Handful Cashew nut
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Handful Coriander leaves
  • Handful Sev
  • Handful Mixture
  • Lemon Juice as required
  • 2 tsp Cooking Oil
  • Onions finely chopped as required

Instructions

  • Wash the thick poha for a couple of times. Soak in water for 5 to 7 mins.
  • Drain and let it stand for 10 mins.
  • Heat a nonstick pan with oil, temper with mustard, urad, cashews, chopped green chilies, peanuts, curry leaves, finely chopped onions.
  • When the onions are lightly coloured, add the drained poha and add salt and turmeric powder and mix well.
  • Simmer and cook with covered lid for 5 mins.
  • When serving, squeeze in lemon juice, top with coriander leaves, sev, mixture, and finely chopped onions.
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