Turmeric Poha
Poha = flattened rice
Poha is a common and nourishing dish served in India and throughout Ayurveda as it’s easy to digest, very quick to prepare and cook. Simple enjoy on its own or have with a chutney, dhal or vegetables.
Doshic Effect
VATTA
Balancing
PITTA
Balancing
KAPHA
Balancing
Turmeric Poha
Serves: 2
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 7 MinTotal time: 12 Min
Ingredients
- 2 cups poha (medium or thick)
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1/4 cup finely chopped leek
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 6-8 curry leaves
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- Cracked black pepper
- 1-2 tbsp of filtered water
- Lemon to taste
- Herbs to garnish
Additional Add In's
- Seed options: fennel seeds, coriander seeds, ajwain seeds
- Coriander stalks
- Vegetables
- Onion or garlic
Instructions
- Rinse poha for a few seconds depending on the thickness you have. Medium only requires a few rinses, thick may require about 15-20 seconds of running water over the poha, set aside.
- Heat a medium-sized skillet or fry pan with ghee and add in the leek and cook for a few minutes on medium heat. Add the cumin seeds, once the leek has become slightly golden brown, and cook until the seeds are toasted and then add the curry leaves.
- Add the poha and stir in well to mix the ingredients. You may need to add your filtered water in this stage if your pan is dry, and also add in extra ghee. Poha needs a lot of ghee and sometimes a little moisture. Add in the coriander, turmeric powder, salt, and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil or coriander. Serve with lemon and enjoy it alone or with dhal or can add vegetables.
- * If adding vegetables add after step 3 once the leek and spices are cooked. Once your vegetables have cooked to your preferred texture, add in your poha and the rest of the ingredients.