Tomato Poha, Indian Breakfast Recipe

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.

Preparation Time: 10 mins   
Cooking Time: 7 mins   
Total Time: 17 mins     
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

1. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
2. Add the asafoetida, curry leaves and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
3. Add the tomatoes and turmeric powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Switch off the flame, add the milk and mix well.
7. Serve hot.

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