FOOD LIBRARY

Poha Sandwich (Whole Wheat)

Ingredients

  • 80 g thick poha (flattened rice), rinsed
  • 2 slices whole-wheat bread (about 60 g)
  • 40 g onion, finely chopped
  • 30 g green peas, boiled
  • 20 g tomato, diced
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • salt and coriander to taste

Preparation

  1. Rinse poha, drain well, and fluff with turmeric and a pinch of salt.
  2. Temper mustard seeds in oil; sauté onion briefly, add peas and tomato.
  3. Fold in poha and lemon; cook 2–3 minutes until just hot.
  4. Lightly toast whole-wheat bread until firm.
  5. Spread warm poha mix evenly between slices; press gently.
  6. Slice once and serve immediately while bread is crisp.