Follow these steps for perfect results
Lemon juice
Sunflower Oil
Fresh coconut
grated
Salt
to taste
White Urad Dal (Split)
Red Poha (Flattened Red Rice)
Mustard seeds
Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)
Cashew nuts
broken into half
Curry leaves
Asafoetida (hing)
Rinse the red poha in running water.
Soak the red poha in hot water for 8 minutes.
Drain the poha and wash again in cold water.
Keep the drained poha aside in a strainer.
Heat oil in a pan.
Add mustard seeds, urad dal, and chana dal to the hot oil.
Let the mustard seeds splutter.
Add asafoetida and curry leaves to the pan.
Let them crackle.
Add the cashew nuts and saute until they have turned golden brown.
Add the drained red poha to the pan.
Season with salt and saute gently until everything is combined.
Cover the pan with a lid.
Cook for about 10 minutes or until done.
Add in the grated coconut and lemon juice.
Mix gently and switch off the heat.
Serve the Karwar Style Phodni Phov hot.
Expert advice for the best results
Do not oversoak the poha, or it will become mushy.
Adjust the amount of salt to your liking.
Everything you need to know before you start
5 mins
Poha can be soaked in advance.
Serve in a bowl and garnish with extra grated coconut and chopped cilantro.
Serve hot for breakfast.
Serve as an evening snack with tea or coffee.
The spices in the chai will complement the flavors of the poha.
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