Batata Poha Recipe
Batata poha is a tasty and healthy breakfast recipe from India using flattened rice and potato along with some simple spices.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups poha or aval use the thicker variety, not thin
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
- 1/2 cup boiled and chopped potato
- 2 tablespoons raw, unsalted peanuts with skin on is better
- 2 green chillies chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1 pinch of hing asafoetida
- 1 pinch of sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1-2 tablespoon oil
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
- A fistful of fresh coriander leaves
- Lime juice to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place the poha or flattened rice in a colander and rinse it under running water. Don't linger, just give it a good rinse and turn off the water before it turns too mushy
- Set aside for a few minutes, then use your fingers to gently mix the poha. It should be soft and crumble easily when you press between your fingers
- Add salt and turmeric to the poha, mix again, cover, and set aside
- Heat oil in a pan and add the peanuts
- Roast until golden brown, drain, and set aside
- To the same oil, add mustard seeds
- When they pop, add the chopped onions, hing, and green chillies
- Saute until the onions turn soft and pink
- Add the poha along with sugar and mix gently
- Top up with the roasted peanuts, chopped coriander leaves, and lime juice
- Mix everything well and remove from heat
- If you find the poha too dry, sprinkle some water and let it cook for a minute
- Serve hot
Notes
- Remember to use the thicker variety of poha. The thin kind will get mushy and not do well in this recipe
- Adjust all ingredients to your taste
- I normally add curry leaves if I have any in hand
- Don't skimp on peanuts and coriander leaves
- You can add some grated ginger along with the onions if you prefer, I generally don't