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Goa · Breakfast

Goan Poha

Traditional 5. Goan Poha recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 2 cups thick poha (flattened rice)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 small potato, peeled and diced small
• 2 green chillies, finely chopped
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• 8 curry leaves
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 2 tbsp roasted peanuts
• 2 tbsp fresh grated coconut
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander to garnish

👩‍🍳 How to make Goan Poha

1. Rinse poha (3 mins, no heat): Place poha in colander, rinse under cold water for 30 seconds. Shake well — grains should be moist but not soggy or clumped. Season with salt.
2. Fry potato (5 mins, medium heat): Heat oil, fry diced potato until golden and crisp on outside. Remove and set aside.
3. Tempering (2 mins, medium heat): In same pan, add mustard seeds — let splutter. Add cumin, curry leaves, green chillies, onions. Sauté until onions are soft and translucent.
4. Combine (5 mins, low heat): Add turmeric, then rinsed poha. Mix gently to coat without breaking. Add fried potato and peanuts. Stir 3 mins until everything is heated and fragrant.
5. Finish (1 min, off heat): Add fresh coconut, lemon juice. Toss. Garnish with coriander.

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