Friday, June 12, 2009

Poha- The Breakfast


Poha ---Not a new name, nor a new recipe. One of the most popular and easy to cook breakfast or snack with a tea in the evening.

Poha
1 cup-Poha/Flattened Rice
1 tbsp Oil
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
6-7 Curry Leaves
1 Green Chilli Chopped
1 Onion Finely Sliced
1 Big Potato Cubed and boiled
1/2 cup Boiled Peas
2 tbsp Grated Coconut (fresh/frozen)
1/4 cup Roasted Peanut
(cashews and raisins optional)
1/2 tsp Turmeric Pd
1/2 tsp Sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
salt

In a colander/seive wash poha under running water until all wet and keep it aside to drain.
Heat oil in a wok/pan add mustard seeds, when they start to crackle add curry leaves, g-chilli and onion. Saute onion till translucent and soft. Add potato, peas, coconut, peanut turmeric pd and sugar. Mix it well and cook 2-3 minutes. (add little water if needed) Once vegetables are cooked add poha (sprinkle little water if it becomes too dry) Mix it well and switch off the gas. Cover it for 2-3 minutes. Mix lime juice and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Serve with grama-garam adrak ki chai.

It goes to "Show me your Breakfast" event hosted by Divya of Dil Se.
Thank u Divya.

14 comments:

Pavithra said...

Wow thats healthy one ... looking so good and tempting

Prathibha said...

Poha is my most comforing breakfast...looks perfect n yummy..

Purva Desai said...

This is my all time fav breakfast.....simply love it

Parita said...

Thats one of my fav breakfast! i used to have this everyday in my canteen with coconut chutney and lime :)

Pooja said...

Looks delicious! My all time favourite!

Divya Vikram said...

This makes a great breakfast! Thanks for sending this to "Show Me Your Breakfast " event!!

Savita said...

Hi Bhawna,

Beautiful Blog!! And very very different recipes, actually interesting, unique and unusual ones :). But I need a favor fromy ou. Can you please give me the recipe for Rassewale Alu (The one that is prepared in navratra for Kanya Pujan). I simply love that dish, but I dont know how to make it... you can email me at reachsavita@yahoo.com.

Thanks,
Savita

nimisha said...

this is my family's all time fav. every weekend we have poha for breakfast. simple but very tasty...thanks for sharing.

Sia said...

no one can resist this simple and delicious bf :)

Superchef said...

thanks for visiting me Bhawna. Love your blog too!

I usually make poha as an evening snack :)

Nithya said...

Very nice and simple dish. Will be trying it soon.

Guess this is the first time I am being here and must say good that I am here now. Your blog is very interesting and I absolutely agree with your description on top. Cool blog dear. Keep it going. will be here often.

Do take a peep at my blogs when you find time.

sangi said...

Hi Bhawna,
Thank u very much for visiting my blog,loved ur blog..will come again..Poha is my favourite breakfast...mouth-watering presentation!

Priti said...

All time fav.. looks so gud..perfect entry for the event dear

Bhawna said...

Thank u Pavitra, Prathibha, Purva, Parita, Pooja. Wow all "P"

Thank U Divya for hosting the event.

Hi savita,
Thank you very much for all ur appreciation. I've already posted that recipe. I will search and let u know.

Hey Nimi..
Thank u very much. U didn't give me the opportunity for the breakfast this time probably in ur next visit i will get one.

Thank u Sia, SC, Nithya, Sangi and Priti