Peas poha

This is one of the traditional Indian breakfast recipes typically made in north karnataka, maharashtra, gujarat and telegana with flatten rice. It’s a simple and a healthy meal. There are different varieties of recipes to make poha and I decided to make it with peas. You can add potatoes as well. This can be used as an evening snack too.  

I have fond memories with this recipe as my neighbor who happened to be my friends now. 😊 I remember my friend making this for me with peas. And it was delicious. I have seen poha in the supermarket so many times but I never knew it could be such tasty meal.  

I have made this few times before. Recently my father in law reminded of it. I made it and it turned out yummy.  

There is one tricky thing that I have learnt in this is the way to wash the poha. As they come in different varieties. Its best that you stick to a particular brand so that you know how it can be washed.  

           You will need  

• 250 gm poha/ avalakki  
• Water for soaking  
• 3 tsp oil  
•  ½ tsp cumin seeds
•  Pinch of asafetida 
• Sprig of curry leaves 
• 1 tsp mustard seeds    
• 1 onion chopped 
• 1 green chilli finely chopped  
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
•  ½ cup peas  
• handful of coriander leaves
•  ½ lemon juice  

1. Firstly, in a large bowl soak the poha in water for about 3 – 4 minutes till it turns soft. Don’t add too much water as it can get soggy. Drain the water, add salt and keep aside. 
2. In a kadai add oil and splutter the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves and asafetida. 
3. Once it's done add onions and sauté till color changes. Add green chilies, turmeric powder and peas. Let it cook.  
4. Then add the poha and mix gently and leave to cook for 2 minutes. Taste the salt and add accordingly.  
5. Take it off from the stove, add coriander leaves and lemon juice.  

    

It's best to eat it when it’s hot as it tastes better. Enjoy your yummy and easy meal.