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
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Step 1
Rinse poha under cold water briefly until each grain separates; drain well.
Step 2
Soak poha in boiling water for 2 minutes until tender but still hold their shape.
Step 3
Drain poha thoroughly in a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently to remove excess water.
Step 4
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~90 seconds.
Step 5
Add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Listen for the seeds to pop, ~30 seconds.
Step 6
Add diced potato and stir constantly until edges turn golden, ~5 minutes.
Step 7
Add drained poha and peanuts. Toss gently for 2 minutes until warm and combined.
Step 8
Drizzle with lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss once.
Step 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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