MIXED VEGETABLE POHA RECIPE / VEGETABLE POHA UPMA RECIPE

VEGETABLE POHA: A POPULAR INDIAN BREAKFAST

                      VEGETABLE POHA is one of the most popular breakfasts across India. It is prepared with flattened rice or chiwda, slightly crunchy peas, some vegetables and roasted peanuts. It is a quick, easy and healthy recipe, which is relished by everyone when served in breakfast. It is very easy to prepare and tastes super delicious.

                     VEGETABLE POHA is a perfect balance of taste and nutrition. It contains iron and calcium. Poha makes a perfect breakfast recipe. It tastes best when served with a cup of tea. Veg. poha keeps your tummy full for long hours.

                    VEGETABLE POHA is a recipe for everyone from the beginners to the experts. But some basic things to be kept in mind while preparing the dish, firstly, you should use medium thick poha for this dish so that grains remains soft and separated. Secondly, soak poha for a few minutes before using it. Rinse it in water and drain all the water immediately.

                     There are many recipes for making poha and everybody have their own way of making this dish. I have shared my version of this dish.

INGREDIENTS FOR VEGETABLE POHA:

·        Medium thick poha- 2 cups

·        Onion-1( sliced))

·        Tomato-1(chopped)

·        Carrot-1(chopped)

·        Beans- 5 to 6 (chopped)

·        Green peas – ½ cup

·        Cauliflower – ½ cup (cut into small pieces)

·        Green chilies – 3 to 4 (slit)

·        Curry leaves – 2 strings

·        Roasted peanuts – 3 tbsp

·        Coriander leaves for garnishing (finely chopped)

·        Lemon juice-2 tbsp

·        SaltOil -2 tbsp

·        Mustard seeds – 1 tsp

·        Sugar- 1 tbsp

HOW TO MAKE VEGETABLE POHA:

1. Rinse the poha thoroughly and drain it by using a colander and set aside.

2. Heat oil in a kadhai and add mustard seeds in it.

 3.When the mustard seeds began crackling, add sliced onion, curry leaves and green chilies.

3. Saute the onion for a while, and then add all chopped vegetables and green peas.

4. Add salt and mix well. Cover the lid of Akadhai and let the vegetables cook for 2 minutes.

5. Now add chopped tomatoes and turmeric powder. Mix well.

6. Fry all ingredientes nicely. Then add soaked poha in it and give it a good stir.

7. Add roasted peanuts, salt and sugar. Give a good mix.

8. Cover the lid and let it cook for one minute.

9. Add lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves. 

                           10. Mix well and serve hot with a cup of chai.