Gluten-Free Aloo Poha (Flattened Rice)
Gluten-free Aloo Poha is an excellent breakfast choice. This simple recipe gives you step-by-step instructions in making a delicious wholesome meal in about 20 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 Large Pan
Ingredients
- 5 cups Red Poha (Flattened Rice) Gluten-free
- 1 medium Red Onion
- 4-5 Green Chillies Thai
- 1 large Potato Golden
- 1 cup Green Chickpeas Frozen
For Tempering
- 2-3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1½ tsp Mustard seeds
- 2 tsp Fennel Seeds
For Garnish
- 2-3 Green Coriander stems
- 2-3 tsp Desiccated coconut/ Dry Coconut Powder
- 1 medium Lemon
Spice it up!
- 1½ tsp Salt Iodized
- 1 tsp Granulated Sugar
- ½ tsp Turmeric
- 2 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, wash the poha with water, taking care to rinse it with cold water 2-3 times (until the water isn't too cloudy). Strain the poha on a Colander.
- Add 1 tsp salt, sugar, Coriander powder to the soaked poha, Squeeze half the lemon juice. Mix gently taking care not to smush the poha.
Vegetables Prep
- Finely chop the green chillies. Microwave the potato for 2½-3 minutes on High. Chop potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes. Peel and chop the onion finely.
- Take a cup of Frozen Chickpeas, wash and soak in warm water.
Let the Magic Begin!
- In a large pan on medium heat, add oil. When the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and fennel seeds. Stir until mustard seeds crackle, then add in chopped green chillies.
- Add in the chopped onions and a pinch of salt1. Saute for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion turns pale. Add in the potato cubes.
- Add turmeric2 into the oil (move the onions and potatoes to one side). Cook for 2 minutes.
- Strain the green chickpeas and add to the pan with the onions and potatoes. Mix well and cook for 1 minute.
- Add in the poha, fold in gently taking care not to break the poha too much. Cover and cook on low-medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish
- Serve poha with desiccated coconut, chopped coriander and some gluten-free namkeen. Serve with Chai and enjoy!
Notes
Tips:
1. Salt helps cook the onions faster.
2. Add turmeric in the oil to avoid the raw taste of turmeric.
1. Salt helps cook the onions faster.
2. Add turmeric in the oil to avoid the raw taste of turmeric.