Flattened Rice with Poha Potatoes

A simple, spicy Indian snack made with soaked flattened rice, sautéed potatoes, and aromatic spices, served with fresh salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 373.5 kcals 1120.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 55.1 grams 165.4 grams
Fat 14.3 grams 42.8 grams
Protein 6.1 grams 18.2 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
3 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tsp
Fruits
4
piece
Lime
wedges
GrainsCereals
140
g
Poha Rice
also called flaked rice or thick flattened rice
LegumesPulses
0.5
tsp
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Asafoetida
ground, generous pinch
0.5
tsp
0.5
tsp
12
piece
Curry Leaves
lightly crushed
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
2.5
tbsp
Coriander
fresh, chopped for garnish
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Vegetables
2
piece
Waxy Potatoes
medium, such as Charlotte or Jersey Royal
1
piece
Chilli
dried hot
0.5
piece
Onion
chopped
1
piece
Round Lettuce
washed and leaves separated
0.25
piece
Cucumber
chopped
3
piece

Steps

  • Boil the potatoes until cooked, তারপর cool, peel, and cut into 1cm cubes.
  • Wash the rice gently in a sieve and soak in a bowl of water for two minutes.
  • Drain the rice and leave it in the sieve over a bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add asafoetida and urad dal, following with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and chilli as the dal colors.
  • When mustard seeds pop, add curry leaves, onion, and potatoes.
  • Fry for 3-4 minutes on medium heat until onion and potatoes are slightly browned.
  • Season with a pinch of salt and stir.
  • Add the poha rice, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of sugar.
  • Cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes, tossing frequently until heated through.
  • Mix the lettuce, cucumber, and tomatoes in a large bowl to make the salad.
  • Garnish with coriander and serve with citrus wedges and the salad.