Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
2 tsp

Lemon juice

2 tsp

Sunflower Oil

4 tbsp

Fresh coconut

grated

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

0.5 tsp

White Urad Dal (Split)

2 cup

Red Poha (Flattened Red Rice)

1 tsp

Mustard seeds

0.5 tsp

Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)

0.5 cup

Cashew nuts

broken into half

1 sprig

Curry leaves

1 pinch

Asafoetida (hing)

Step 1
~2 min

Rinse the red poha in running water.

Step 2
~2 min

Soak the red poha in hot water for 8 minutes.

Step 3
~2 min

Drain the poha and wash again in cold water.

Step 4
~2 min

Keep the drained poha aside in a strainer.

Step 5
~2 min

Heat oil in a pan.

Step 6
~2 min

Add mustard seeds, urad dal, and chana dal to the hot oil.

Step 7
~2 min

Let the mustard seeds splutter.

Step 8
~2 min

Add asafoetida and curry leaves to the pan.

Step 9
~2 min

Let them crackle.

Step 10
~2 min

Add the cashew nuts and saute until they have turned golden brown.

Step 11
~2 min

Add the drained red poha to the pan.

Step 12
~2 min

Season with salt and saute gently until everything is combined.

Step 13
~2 min

Cover the pan with a lid.

Step 14
~2 min

Cook for about 10 minutes or until done.

Step 15
~2 min

Add in the grated coconut and lemon juice.

Step 16
~2 min

Mix gently and switch off the heat.

Step 17
~2 min

Serve the Karwar Style Phodni Phov hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Do not oversoak the poha, or it will become mushy.

Adjust the amount of salt to your liking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Poha can be soaked in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot for breakfast.

Serve as an evening snack with tea or coffee.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coconut Chutney
Filter Coffee

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Karnataka

Cultural Significance

Popular breakfast dish in Karnataka.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Ganesh Chaturthi

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Snack
Brunch

Popularity Score

65/100

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