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Vegetable Poha is a healthy and filling Gluten Free Vegan Breakfast or brunch dish made with flattened rice and lots of veggies. Perfect for lunchboxes too!

Vegetable Poha | Vegan and GF Quick breakfast

Kalyani
Vegetable Poha is a healthy and filling Gluten Free Vegan Breakfast or brunch dish made with flattened rice and lots of veggies. Perfect for lunchboxes too!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine Indian, North Indian, South Indian
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Thick Bottomed Pan
  • Knife and Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 cups flattened rice Thick variety Poha
  • 2 TBSP Oil
  • 1 Potato large, or 2 medium, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup Mixed veggies I used minced carrots+ french beans, peas - blanched
  • 2 Onion minced fine
  • 1 tomato large, diced
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds jeera
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/3 tsp asafoetida Hing ,skip for GF version
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1/4 cup peanuts skip for nut allergy
  • 6 green chillies adjust spice, minced
  • 1 TBSP coriander leaves chopped
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Wash the poha in a colander of all dirt and drain.
  • Sprinkle little water and cover and keep.
  • While the poha is soaking, roast the peanuts (dry or with 1/2 tsp of oil till crispy and golden brown and keep aside).
  • Also, cube the potato (with or without skin), boil it in salted water along with other veggies till al dente. Drain.
  • In a non stick pan or thick iron pan, heat the oil. Splutter the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, hing, curry leaves and chopped green chillies. Add the turmeric, onions and saute till onions turn translucent.
  • Add the tomatoes, bell peppers and saute till soft.
  • Now add the boiled veggies and saute for further 2-3 mins.
  • Now add the soaked poha and gently toss till the poha is coated well.
  • Cover and cook for 1 min.
  • Finish with lemon juice and roasted peanuts + fresh coriander.
  • Serve hot.
  • If packing for lunch box, you may keep the roasted peanuts and lemon wedge separately so they can be added before eating.

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Notes

Tips and Tricks to make the best Vegetable Poha

  1. What kind of Flattened rice / Poha can I use here? Only thick variety will work here. It can also be basmati poha (which is available in few supermarkets)
  2. What all veggies can be added here? Any veggies of your choice (peas, carrots, beans, potato, bell peppers work best) along with onions and tomatoes. I have even made poha with Zucchini
  3. How long do I need to soak the Poha / flattened rice here? Soak for just 1-2 mins in normal, filtered tap water. Then drain in a colander and keep covered till use.
  4. I wasn't able to use the soaked poha immediately for the dish. Can I use it up later? Certainly, store in an airtight container in the fridge. Thaw and microwave / steam poha slightly before use.
  5. The Poha became too dry or too mushy upon cooking. What could have gone wrong? The quality / thickness of the poha varies from brand to brand. Again, it depends on the soak time as well.
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