Masala Poha

Masala Poha is a mild spicy and filling dish made by cooking poha with masala powders, tempered onions and veggies. Masala poha could be relished as snack or as a meal for breakfast / dinner. How to make Masala Poha is described in this recipe with step by step pictures.

Masala Poha is an easy poha spiced with indian masalas and vegetables.Masala Poha Recipe with step by step pictures.

I usually make the usual poha upma but wanted to try a spicy masala version and that’s how this Masala Poha came into picture so tried out immediately for breakfast and enjoyed.

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Masala Poha Recipe

Masala Poha is a mild spicy and filling dish made by cooking poha with masala powders, tempered onions and veggies. Masala poha could be relished as snack or as a meal for breakfast / dinner. How to make Masala Poha is described in this recipe with step by step pictures.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time35 minutes mins

Servings2

AuthorSharmilee J

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Ingredients

• 1 cup poha thick
• 1/2 cup mixed vegetables
• 1/4 cup big onion chopped finely
• 1 tablespoon coriander leaves chopped finely
• 1 no green chilli slitted
• salt to taste
• water as needed

Spice powders:

• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1/4 teaspoon roasted jeera powder

Instructions

• Take a cup of poha soak in water for 5 mins. I used red poha, which was thick. Rinse well and drain water and set aside.
• Heat oil in a pan - add mustard seeds, jeera let it crackle then add slit green chilli.
• Add onion and saute till transparent, then add cut vegetables,saute for a minute.
• Then add all the spice powders along with salt.
• Saute well for 5 mins in low flame, then add 1/4 cup water and let it cook.
• Cook covered for few mins until veggies turn soft but not too mushy.When it still slightly moist add poha.
• Toss well until the masalas coat well.Add chopped coriander leaves, mix well and switch off.
• Serve Masala Poha hot with curd!

Nutrition Facts

Masala Poha Recipe

Amount Per Serving (125 g)

Calories 387 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g

Cholesterol 11mg4%

Sodium 709mg31%

Potassium 241mg7%

Carbohydrates 77g26%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 14g28%

Vitamin A 2492IU50%

Vitamin C 6mg7%

Calcium 76mg8%

Iron 5mg28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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How to make Masala Poha

1. Take a cup of poha soak in water for 5 mins.I used red poha, which was thick.Rinse well and drain water and set aside.Heat oil in a pan – add mustard seeds,jeera let it crackle then add slit green chilli.
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2. Add onion and saute till transparent, then add cut vegetables,saute for a minute.Then add all the spice powders along with salt.
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3. Saute well for 5 mins in low flame, then add 1/4 cup water and let it cook.
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4. Cook covered for few mins until veggies turn soft not too mushy.When it still slightly moist add poha.
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5. Toss well until the masalas coat well.Add chopped coriander leaves, mix well and switch off.
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Serve hot with curd!

Masala poha ready to be served, serve hot with curd or raita!
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