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How to make classic Poha for breakfast at home

etimes.in | Last updated on - Jan 21, 2026, 08:54 IST
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Easy Poha Recipe

Poha makes for a popular and classic breakfast treat that one can try at home. Made with soaked flattened rice, peanuts, and basic spices like turmeric, salt, and chilli, it is a popular Indian breakfast enjoyed in all parts of the country. Scroll down to read the recipe.

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Ingredients


2 cups thick soaked poha, 2 tbsp oil, ½ tsp mustard seeds, ½ tsp cumin seeds, 8–10 curry leaves, 1 green chilli, 1 medium onion, 1 small potato, ¼ tsp turmeric powder, salt to taste, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp coriander leaves, and 2 tbsp roasted peanuts

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Step 1


Heat a pan and roast the peanuts and set them aside.

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Step 2



Also, chop onion, coriander leaves, green chilli, and potato. Set them aside.

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Step 3



Heat oil in the same pan, add cumin, mustard seeds, green chilli, and curry leaves. Let them crackle.

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Step 4



Add onion and potato and saute them for 4-6 minutes.

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Step 5


Add turmeric, salt, sugar, and cook for 2 minutes.

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Step 6


Add washed and soaked poha and combine well. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

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Step 7


Top it with lemon juice, coriander leaves, and peanuts. Serve hot.


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