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Make poha premix and store it in an airtight container. You will know its step by step recipe in this article. In this premix, just add water to the poha and it is ready in a few minutes. This is an amazing idea and you can do it too. You can pack it and take it with you to office. This will also be best for places like travel, hostel, PG etc. So let’s know the recipe of Poha Premix.
If you have a busy schedule or don’t feel like making anything in the kitchen, then instant poha is a great recipe to satisfy mid-cravings. Especially if children live in hostel or PG or when you are not able to have breakfast in a hurry, then you can pack this Poha premix and take it with you. know now Recipe.
What are the ingredients required?
You need 2 cups thick poha, 2 tbsp oil, 1 tsp mustard seeds (rai), 1/4 tsp asafoetida, 1 tsp fennel, 10 to 12 curry leaves, 3 tbsp roasted peanuts, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black salt, 1/2 tsp citric acid (if you want to add fresh lemon juice, then it is optional. 2 Green chilli (finely chopped-sun-dried) 1 tsp grated ginger (sun-dried),
How to make Poha Premix?
- First of all, roast the poha on low flame while stirring continuously, until it becomes completely crunchy.
- Take out the poha in a plate and keep it aside and heat oil in the pan. Add cumin, asafoetida and curry leaves to it.
- Now you have to add peanuts in it. Add a pinch of turmeric. Fry it well on low flame so that the peanuts become crunchy.
Instant Poha Recipe
- Now you have to add slightly dried green chillies and grated dry ginger in the pan.
- Add roasted poha in the pan and then mix it well with a ladle so that the turmeric and tadka get coated.
- Lastly, add salt, sugar and a little citric acid to the poha. Mix all the things and now turn off the gas.
- Let this poha premix cool down and then store it in an airtight container.
How to make instant poha?
Whenever needed, take out the premix in a bowl or tiffin. Add a little hot water to it so that the poha swells. Cover the lid and keep it for a few minutes. That’s it, Poha will be ready. Garnish it with sev and enjoy.
Remember these tips also
While making premix, it is important to roast the poha well. All rawness of peanuts should be removed. For this, you can roast the peanuts thoroughly without oil beforehand. It would be best to store Poha in an airtight glass jar.
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