Top 5 Poha Recipes Easy Recipe for Everyone

Poha, also known as flattened rice, is a popular Indian breakfast dish that is quick and easy to prepare. Here are five delicious poha recipes for you to enjoy:

1. Classic Poha 

Ingredients:

2 cups poha (flattened rice)

2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 onion, finely chopped
1 green chili, slit lengthwise
10-12 curry leaves
Salt to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Rinse the poha in water and drain well.

Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds, turmeric powder, and curry leaves.
Add onions and green chili, sauté until onions turn translucent.
Add the rinsed poha, salt, and lemon juice. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

2. Kanda Poha (Onion Poha)

Ingredients:

2 cups poha (flattened rice)

2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 onion, finely chopped
2 green chilies, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

Rinse the poha in water and drain well.
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds.
Add chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until onions turn golden brown.
Add turmeric powder, salt, and rinsed poha. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with lemon wedges.

3. Batata Poha (Potato Poha)

Ingredients:

2 cups poha (flattened rice)
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 onion, finely chopped
2 potatoes, boiled and cubed
1 green chili, slit lengthwise
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

Rinse the poha in water and drain well.
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds.
Add chopped onions and green chili. Sauté until onions turn translucent.
Add boiled and cubed potatoes, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
Add the rinsed poha, mix gently, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with lemon wedges.

4.Kanda Batata Poha (Onion Potato Poha)

Ingredients:

2 cups poha (flattened rice)
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 onion, finely chopped
2 potatoes, boiled and cubed
2 green chilies, slit lengthwise
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

Rinse the poha in water and drain well.
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds.
Add chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until onions turn translucent.
Add boiled and cubed potatoes, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
Add the rinsed poha, mix gently, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with lemon wedges.

5. Indori Poha

Ingredients:

2 cups poha (flattened rice)
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 onion, finely chopped
1 green chili, slit lengthwise
10-12 curry leaves
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Sev (crispy chickpea flour noodles) for topping
Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

Rinse the poha in water and drain well.
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds and curry leaves.
Add chopped onions and green chili. Sauté until onions turn translucent.
Add turmeric powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
Add the rinsed poha, mix gently, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and top with sev.
Serve hot with lemon wedges.

Enjoy these delightful poha recipes for a satisfying and flavorful breakfast or snack!