Instant Poha Premix
Make delicious poha in minutes with our Instant Poha Premix. Perfect for a quick, healthy breakfast or snack. Just add water and enjoy!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Poha -- Medium or Thick Variety Flattened Rice
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 12-15 Curry leaves
- 3-4 Green chilies chopped
- ½ teaspoon Red chili Powder As per taste
- ¼ Cup Peanuts
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- Salt as per taste
Instructions
Prepare the Tempering
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the same pan. Add mustard seeds and let them sputter.1 tablespoon Oil, 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- Add in the peanuts and roast them on a medium stove until they start to change color and appear crunchy.¼ Cup Peanuts
- Toss in the curry leaves, and green chilies. Stir for a few minutes on a slow stove until there is no moisture left.12-15 Curry leaves, 3-4 Green chilies
Mix Dry Spices
- Reduce the heat and add turmeric powder, and red chili powder.1 teaspoon Turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon Red chili Powder
Add the Poha
- Now add the poha and salt. Roast this for 3-4 minutes until the poha starts to turn slightly crisp. Once done, set aside to cool. This step ensures the poha stays Combine Poha and Spices.4 Cups Poha, Salt as per taste
- Turn off the heat.
Store the Premix
- Transfer your poha premix to a clean, airtight container or a vacuum-sealed pouch for freshness. It’s now ready to use whenever you need a quick and satisfying meal!
Making Poha from Premix
- To prepare poha, add in hot water just above the level of poha in jar.
- Cover and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes or till all the water is absorbed by poha.
- Add lemon/lime juice if you have handy.
- Gently, fluff the poha to make sure the water has absorbed well.
- Serve and Enjoy.
Notes
- I have given the recipe just for 4 Cups which should be sufficient for 6 servings. You can double the recipe and store the premix for around a month at room temperature. (Do maintain Proper hygiene so that you do not have mold or rancid growth in the poha)
- When you add water, Do not add too much. In the start you might need to try with 1-2 small portions to understand how much water is soaked by the Poha.