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A little context.
Use thick poha; thin varieties hydrate differently. Contains peanuts.
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Poha
~25 minutes estimated. Use thick poha; thin varieties hydrate differently. Contains peanuts.
US weights are ounces by weight; liquids are US fluid ounces. Values are rounded. Scaling changes ingredient quantities, not cooking time, pan size, or seasoning judgement.
Ingredients
Method
- 01
Rinse thick poha briefly in a sieve and let it soften while draining. Avoid soaking until mushy.
- 02
Heat oil and toast peanuts; remove. Splutter mustard seeds, add curry leaves, then cook onion and potato until tender.
- 03
Stir in turmeric and salt. Fold in softened poha and peanuts and warm gently, covering briefly if needed.
- 04
Finish with lemon juice off the heat.
A pomegranate topping
Add: 1.06 oz by weight pomegranate arils
Add to individual plates with the final lemon finish. Keep the arils out of the covered cooking stage.
A suggested variation. Try a small portion first; the planner uses the main recipe only.Use thick poha; thin varieties hydrate differently. Contains peanuts.
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