Dahi Poha

Dahi Poha

Dahi Poha

Veg Contains dairy

A refreshing dish made from flattened rice mixed with yogurt and tempered with spices, often enjoyed as a light snack.

Cuisines

Vidarbha

Best for

Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Total: 25 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 cup poha (flattened rice)
1 cup curd (yogurt)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small tomato, finely chopped
1 small green chili, finely chopped
2 tablespoons peanuts
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
5-6 curry leaves
1 tablespoon oil
salt to taste
sugar to taste
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse the poha in a colander under running water and let it drain completely.
  2. 2 In a bowl, mix the poha with curd, salt, and a pinch of sugar. Set aside.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add peanuts and fry until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  4. 4 In the same pan, add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  5. 5 Add cumin seeds and curry leaves, sauté for a few seconds.
  6. 6 Add chopped onion and green chili, sauté until the onion turns translucent.
  7. 7 Add chopped tomato and cook until soft.
  8. 8 Add the poha-curd mixture to the pan and mix well.
  9. 9 Cook for 2-3 minutes until everything is combined and heated through.
  10. 10 Garnish with fried peanuts and chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

Ensure the poha is not soaked for too long to avoid it becoming mushy. Adjust the amount of curd based on desired consistency.