🌿 Vegetarian West Indian Breakfast

Poha

Flattened rice sautéed with mustard seeds, turmeric and peanuts — a quick, light Maharashtrian breakfast.

Prep10 min
🍳Cook15 min
🕐Total25 min
👥Serves3
📊LevelEasy

Method

  1. 1

    Rinse poha gently under water. Drain and rest 5 minutes — it should soften but not become mushy.

  2. 2

    Heat oil, fry peanuts until golden. Remove.

  3. 3

    In same oil, add mustard seeds, curry leaves and chillies.

  4. 4

    Add onion and cook until translucent.

  5. 5

    Add turmeric and soaked poha. Mix gently.

  6. 6

    Cook 3-4 minutes on low heat.

  7. 7

    Add salt, sugar and lemon juice.

  8. 8

    Garnish with peanuts and coriander.

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