Tomato Poha, Indian Breakfast Recipe

by Tarla Dalal

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Poha can be thought of as our desi breakfast cereal! All over India, it is a very popular breakfast choice. Cooked it different ways, poha is satiating and tasty.

Here, we show you how to make a tangy Tomato Poha. With a traditional tempering and everyday taste-makers like green chillies, lemon juice and coriander, the Tomato Poha has a homely yet snazzy taste.

It is a totally no-fuss recipe and you can make it on any busy day. A little bit of milk is added at the end of preparation, to keep the poha moist and soft.

You can also try other breakfast options like Upma and Sprouted Moong and Methi Chila .

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 7 mins Total Time: 17 mins Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

3/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
2 cups thick beaten rice (jada poha)
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
4 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
salt to taste
1 tbsp milk

Method

Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the asafoetida, curry leaves and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the tomatoes and turmeric powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, place the beaten rice in a sieve and hold it under running water for a few seconds. Toss well to drain out all the excess water.
Add the washed and drained beaten rice, coriander, lemon juice, sugar and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Switch off the flame, add the milk and mix well.
Serve hot.