Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 cup

Poha (Flattened rice)

washed and drained

0.5 cup

Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)

0.25 cup

Cucumber

finely chopped

0.25 cup

Fresh coconut

scraped

0.25 cup

Anardana Powder (Pomegranate Seed Powder)

1 tsp

Sugar

2 tsp

Raw Peanuts (Moongphali)

2 unit

Green Chillies

finely chopped

1 tsp

Ghee

1 tsp

Cumin seeds (Jeera)

5 unit

Curry leaves

finely chopped

1 pinch

Salt

Step 1
~2 min

Wash the Poha under running water and allow it to drain in a colander.

Step 2
~2 min

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained Poha, chopped cucumber, grated coconut, pomegranate seeds, curd, salt, and sugar.

Step 3
~2 min

Heat ghee in a tadka pan over medium heat.

Step 4
~2 min

Add cumin seeds, curry leaves, peanuts, and chopped green chilies to the pan.

Step 5
~2 min

Stir-fry the ingredients for about a minute until fragrant and the peanuts are lightly roasted.

Step 6
~2 min

Pour the tempering over the Poha mixture and mix well to combine.

Step 7
~2 min

Serve the Gopalkala immediately or chilled.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of sugar and salt to your taste.

Soaking the Poha for too long will make it mushy.

Add other fruits like grapes or bananas for variety.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 mins

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be prepared a few hours in advance and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Mild (cumin, curry leaves)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Enjoy as a light breakfast or afternoon snack.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Masala Chai
Coconut Chutney

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Maharashtra, India

Cultural Significance

A popular dish, especially during festivals like Janmashtami.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Janmashtami

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Snack
Festival

Popularity Score

65/100

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