Poha can be thought of as our desi breakfast cereal! All over India, it is a very popular breakfast choice. Cooked it different ways, poha is satiating and tasty.
Here, we show you how to make a tangy Tomato Poha. With a traditional tempering and everyday taste-makers like green chillies, lemon juice and coriander, the Tomato Poha has a homely yet snazzy taste.
It is a totally no-fuss recipe and you can make it on any busy day. A little bit of milk is added at the end of preparation, to keep the poha moist and soft.
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Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
3/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
2 cups thick beaten rice (jada poha)
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
4 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
salt to taste
1 tbsp milk
Method
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the asafoetida, curry leaves and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the tomatoes and turmeric powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, place the beaten rice in a sieve and hold it under running water for a few seconds. Toss well to drain out all the excess water.
- Add the washed and drained beaten rice, coriander, lemon juice, sugar and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Switch off the flame, add the milk and mix well.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Value
Value per serving | % Daily Values | |
Energy | 189 cal | 9% |
Protein | 2.5 g | 5% |
Carbohydrates | 26 g | 9% |
Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
Fat | 8.2 g | 12% |
Cholesterol | 0.6 mg | 0% |
VITAMINS | ||
Vitamin A | 279.9 mcg | 6% |
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.1 mg | 10% |
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0 mg | 0% |
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1.3 mg | 11% |
Vitamin C | 11 mg | 28% |
Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) | 10.1 mcg | 5% |
MINERALS | ||
Calcium | 32.4 mg | 5% |
Iron | 6.2 mg | 30% |
Magnesium | 35.1 mg | 10% |
Phosphorus | 83.4 mg | 14% |
Sodium | 8.7 mg | 0% |
Potassium | 102.9 mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0 mg | 0% |