Quick vegetable poha
Soft flattened rice with turmeric, peas and curry leaves. A light, fragrant breakfast from Maharashtra.
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.93 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rinse the poha in a sieve under cold water for 30 seconds until soft but not mushy. Drain well and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and the turmeric.
- 2
Heat the oil in a wide pan over a medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and curry leaves and cook until the seeds pop, about 30 seconds.
0 min 30 s - 3
Add the onion, chilli and peas and cook for 4 minutes until the onion is soft.
4 min - 4
Add the poha and stir gently for 3 minutes until hot through and fluffy.
3 min - 5
Take off the heat and stir in the lemon juice and coriander. Serve warm.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.