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.
Servings2
Ingredients
- 1 cup poha thick
- ½ cup mixed vegetables
- ¼ cup big onion chopped finely
- salt to taste
- water as needed
- 1 tablespoon coriander leaves chopped finely
Spice powders:
- ⅛ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
- ¼ teaspoon roasted jeera powder
To temper
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 green chilli
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 ¼ 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 456
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 784mg34%
Potassium 250mg7%
Carbohydrates 79g26%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 2499IU50%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 81mg8%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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