VegetarianBreakfastMaharashtra
Masala Poha
Masala Poha is a vegetarian breakfast from Maharashtra. It is made with poha and peanut. This recipe serves 2 and takes about 22 min. One serving has about 220 kcal, 6 g protein, 30 g carbs and 10 g fat.
Did you know? A popular Maharashtrian breakfast dish. The peanuts add crunch. "Poha" means flattened rice in Hindi. The spices include turmeric. Some versions include sev. The poha should be moist but not mushy. Great for light dinners. The tempering includes mustard seeds. The herbs add freshness. The lemon juice adds necessary tang. The dish comes together in 15 minutes. Traditionally served with yogurt.
Updated · nutrition is an estimate per serving
- Diet
- Vegetarian
- Course
- Breakfast
- Cuisine
- Maharashtra
- Calories
- 220 kcal
- Protein
- 6 g
- Style
- Healthy
- Serves
- 2
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Level
- Easy
Ingredients (serves 2)
- 200 g poha
- 40 g peanut
- 2 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 8 curry leaves
- 2 green chilli
- 1 onion
- 1 potato (optional)
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
