FOOD LIBRARY

Coconut Vegetable Poha

Ingredients

  • 80 g thick poha (flattened rice), rinsed
  • 40 g fresh grated coconut
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 6-8 curry leaves
  • 1 small green chilli, slit
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp roasted peanuts (optional)
  • 2 tbsp water if needed

Preparation

  1. Rinse poha, drain well, and fluff; keep slightly moist.
  2. Heat oil; splutter mustard seeds, curry leaves, and chilli.
  3. Add grated coconut; stir 30–40 seconds on low heat.
  4. Fold in poha, salt, and peanuts; sprinkle water if dry.
  5. Cook 1–2 minutes until hot and evenly mixed.
  6. Finish with lemon juice; serve warm.