How to Make Poha (Indian Snack)

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Rinse 2-3 cups of poha in water and let it soak for 3-4 minutes.. Cook one cup of diced potatoes for two minutes in the microwave.. Drain the water from the rice.

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Rinse 2-3 cups of poha in water and let it soak for 3-4 minutes.

Step 1

Rinse 2-3 cups of poha in water and let it soak for 3-4 minutes.

2

Cook one cup of diced potatoes for two minutes in the microwave.

Step 2

Cook one cup of diced potatoes for two minutes in the microwave.

3

Drain the water from the rice.

Step 3

Drain the water from the rice.

4

Heat 1 tsp of oil on medium in a large wok or saucepan.

Step 4

Heat 1 tsp of oil on medium in a large wok or saucepan.

5

Add 1 tsp mustard seeds to the oil until the crackle.

Step 5

Add 1 tsp mustard seeds to the oil until the crackle.

6

Add the diced onions, green chilies, and partially cooked potato.

Step 6

Add the diced onions, green chilies, and partially cooked potato.

7

Add the four curry leaves, spices, 1/2 cup peanuts, and 1/2 tsp sugar.

Step 7

Add the four curry leaves, spices, 1/2 cup peanuts, and 1/2 tsp sugar.

8

Add the rice and stir well.

Step 8

Add the rice and stir well.

9

Garnish with cilantro and lemon juice and serve hot.

Step 9

Garnish with cilantro and lemon juice and serve hot.

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Know that poha is a very customizable, versatile recipe.

Step 10

Know that poha is a very customizable, versatile recipe.

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Fry the potatoes ahead of time to make "batata poha.

Step 11

Fry the potatoes ahead of time to make "batata poha.

12

Add 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas, or chana for a heartier poha.

Step 12

Add 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas, or chana for a heartier poha.

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Try adding 1 cup of green peas for a more vegetable-based Poha.

Step 13

Try adding 1 cup of green peas for a more vegetable-based Poha.

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Serve with a little bit of yogurt to counteract the spicy kick of hot poha.

Step 14

Serve with a little bit of yogurt to counteract the spicy kick of hot poha.

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