{"id":"recipe_8872690bb3","slug":"poha-indian-savory-flattened-rice","title":"Poha (Indian Savory Flattened Rice)","description":"A light, fluffy, and vibrant Indian breakfast dish made from flattened rice, tempered with aromatic spices, crunchy peanuts, and finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 cups Thick Poha (Flattened Rice)","name":"Rice","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"cup","form":"rinsed","notes":"Thick variety","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 tbsp Oil","name":"Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"Vegetable or peanut oil","group":"Tempering","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 tsp Mustard seeds","name":"Mustard Seeds","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tsp","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"Tempering","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tsp Cumin seeds","name":"Cumin Seeds","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tsp","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"Tempering","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/4 cup Peanuts","name":"Peanuts","quantity":35,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"raw","notes":"","group":"Tempering","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 medium Onion, finely chopped","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"chopped","notes":"red onion preferred","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"2 Green chilies, slit","name":"Green chili","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"slit","notes":"adjust for heat","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"10-12 Curry leaves","name":"Curry Leaves","quantity":10,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":10,"usUnit":"piece","form":"fresh","notes":"","group":"Tempering","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1/2 tsp Turmeric powder","name":"Turmeric","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"1/2 tsp Sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"granulated","notes":"balances flavors","group":"Spices","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"1 tbsp Lemon juice","name":"Lemon Juice","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"freshly squeezed","notes":"","group":"Garnish","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-13","original":"2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped","name":"Cilantro","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"chopped","notes":"fresh coriander leaves","group":"Garnish","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place the flattened rice (poha) in a colander and rinse under cold running water for 30-45 seconds. Do not soak. The grains should be soft but still hold their shape. Sprinkle with salt and sugar, toss gently, and set aside.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the flattened rice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Heat oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Add the peanuts and fry until they become crunchy and turn a slightly darker shade of brown. Remove and set aside if you want them extra crunchy, or leave them in the pan.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat oil in a wide pan","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In the same oil, add mustard seeds. When they begin to crackle, add cumin seeds, green chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add mustard seeds","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent and soft, but do not brown them.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the chopped onions and sauté","timerMinutes":4,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Stir in the turmeric powder. Add the rinsed poha and mix gently with a light hand to ensure the turmeric coats the grains evenly without breaking them.","group":"Cooking","title":"Stir in the turmeric powder","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Cover the pan with a lid and let it steam on very low heat for 2-3 minutes. This keeps the poha moist and soft.","group":"Cooking","title":"Cover the pan with a lid and let it steam","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Turn off the heat. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and garnish generously with chopped cilantro. Serve hot.","group":"Finishing","title":"Turn off the heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Always use 'Thick Poha' for this recipe; thin poha will turn into a paste when rinsed. Rinsing the rice is about hydration, not soaking, so do it quickly.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["Maharashtrian","Indori"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["stirFry","steam"],"equipment":["Colander","Large non-stick pan or kadai","Lid"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","high_protein"],"allergens":["tree_nuts"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"servings","note":"Approximately 200g per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Poha is best eaten fresh. 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