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.
