Mixed Sprouts Poha
Cuisine: Indian
Author: EasyRecipes .
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 8 mins
Total time: 18 mins
A nutritious breakfast taken early in the morning holds you in good stead throughout the day. Batata poha is a breakfast dish that's really easy to make and is commonly eaten in most houses. To make it healthier, i have substituted potatoes with sprouts in this recipe as sprouted pulses are easier to digest while providing precious nutrients like iron, calcium, b-complex vitamin and c.
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups beaten rice (poha)
  • 1½ cups boiled mixed sprouts
  • 1 tsp oil
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
  • ½ cup finely chopped onions
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped green chillies
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • For The Garnish
  • 1 tbsp chopped finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Instructions
  1. Place the beaten rice on a sieve and wash lightly. Drain and leave aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
  3. When the seeds crackle, add the onions and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for a few minutes or till the onion turn light brown in colour.
  4. Add the mixed sprouts and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Add the turmeric powder, sugar and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
  6. Add ¼ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Add the beaten rice and lemon juice and mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
  8. Serve hot garnished with coriander.
Recipe by Mithila.net at http://www.mithila.net/break-fast/mixed-sprouts-poha-5298.html