Vegan Pohe (Flattened Rice Snack)
Experience the comforting flavors of Vegan Pohe, a quick and nourishing flattened rice snack that’s perfect for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up. This vibrant dish, rooted in traditional Indian cuisine, combines soft, rinsed poha with fragrant spices like mustard seeds, cumin, and turmeric, sautéed to perfection in coconut oil. A touch of green chili provides a mild kick, while crunchy roasted peanuts and a squeeze of zesty lemon juice elevate the texture and flavor. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this plant-based recipe is naturally gluten-free, ready in just 25 minutes, and brimming with wholesome ingredients. Bright, flavorful, and enticing, Vegan Pohe will quickly become your go-to snack or light meal!
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Ingredients
- 200 grams flattened rice (poha)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 small, chopped green chili
- 8 leaves curry leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 medium, juiced lemon
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons, roasted peanuts
Directions
Step 1
Place the flattened rice in a large sieve and rinse under cold water until all the grains are evenly moist. Let it rest in the sieve to drain any excess water.
Step 2
In a large pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Once hot, add mustard seeds and let them splutter, then add cumin seeds and sauté for 30 seconds.
Step 3
Add the green chili and curry leaves, sauté for another 30 seconds.
Step 4
Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until it turns translucent.
Step 5
Stir in the turmeric powder, followed by the drained flattened rice.
Step 6
Add salt and sugar to the rice mixture, stirring gently to mix everything well. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the flattened rice is heated through.
Step 7
Turn off the heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the pohe. Add chopped cilantro and roasted peanuts, stirring gently to combine.
Step 8
Serve warm, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (500.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 801.2 |
| Total Fat 43.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 25.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2492.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 91.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.9g | |
| Protein 16.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 153.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 823.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories