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Masala Poha Recipe

Masala Poha is a mild spicy and filling dish made by cooking poha with masala powders, tempered onions and veggies. Masala poha could be relished as snack or as a meal for breakfast / dinner. How to make Masala Poha is described in this recipe with step by step pictures.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 cup poha thick
  • 1/2 cup mixed vegetables
  • 1/4 cup big onion chopped finely
  • 1 tablespoon coriander leaves chopped finely
  • 1 no green chilli slitted
  • salt to taste
  • water as needed

Spice powders:

Instructions

  • Take a cup of poha soak in water for 5 mins. I used red poha, which was thick. Rinse well and drain water and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan - add mustard seeds, jeera let it crackle then add slit green chilli.
  • Add onion and saute till transparent, then add cut vegetables,saute for a minute.
  • Then add all the spice powders along with salt.
  • Saute well for 5 mins in low flame, then add 1/4 cup water and let it cook.
  • Cook covered for few mins until veggies turn soft but not too mushy.When it still slightly moist add poha.
  • Toss well until the masalas coat well.Add chopped coriander leaves, mix well and switch off.
  • Serve Masala Poha hot with curd!
Nutrition Facts
Masala Poha Recipe
Amount Per Serving (125 g)
Calories 387 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 709mg31%
Potassium 241mg7%
Carbohydrates 77g26%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 2492IU50%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 76mg8%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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