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Pori Upma | Puffed Rice Upma

Pori Upma is a quick and easy snack recipe that you can make for after school snacks. Masala Pori is spicy for kids and hence Pori Upma is a good alternate to it. It is healthy too with carrots & peanuts. How to make Pori Upma is explained in this recipe with step by step pictures.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Pori Puffed Rice
  • 1/4 cup carrot grated
  • 1/4 cup big onion chopped finely
  • 1 tablespoon raw peanuts
  • a pinch turmeric powder
  • salt to taste

To Temper:

  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon urad dal
  • 2 small red chillies
  • a pinch hing

Instructions

  • In a pan heat oil in pan - add the items listed under 'to temper' let it splutter, then add peanuts roast until crisp.Then add onion saute till transparent then add carrot,turmeric powder.
  • Saute for 2-3 mins.Meanwhile take pori in a strainer.
  • Rinse it once,squeeze excess water and add it to the pan.Toss it well.Alternatively you can soak for 2 mins then squeeze excess water too.
  • Serve Pori Upma hot / warm!

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Notes

  • You can use any of your favorite veggies too.You can even add 1 small tomato for a tangy flavour.
  • Do not overcook the veggie, let the crunch be there.
  • You can even add a 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice for a lemony flavour.
  • It doesn't give much volume so will serve only one for this quantity.
Nutrition Facts
Pori Upma | Puffed Rice Upma
Amount Per Serving (150 g)
Calories 113 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 17mg1%
Potassium 276mg8%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 3102IU62%
Vitamin C 67mg81%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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