Tari Poha Recipe

Poha

Tari Poha is enjoyed in Maharashtra, more specifically Nagpur. It is served with kala chana gravy, onion, sev, coriander leaves and lemon juice.

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Recipe Category: Poha
Recipe Cuisine: Maharashtrian
Total Time (Minutes): 35
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
  • Kala Chana with Gravy - 4 Cup
  • To Cook Poha
  • Poha 2 cups
  • Oil 1 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds 1 tsp
  • Jeera seeds 1 tsp
  • Curry leaves 12-15 nos.
  • Peanuts 1/4th cup
  • Onions - Half Cup
  • Turmeric powder - Half Spoon
  • Sugar - 1 Spoon
  • Salt to taste
  • Boiled Potatoes 1-2 medium size (diced)
  • Lemon juice 1 tsp
  • Coriander leaves 1 tbsp (chopped)
Instructions:
  • Wash poha with fresh water and further rest for 10 minutes in the sieve to soften.
  • Set a pan on medium heat, add oil and shallow fry the peanuts on medium flame until the peanuts are roasted well. Remove and keep aside.
  • Set a wok on medium heat, add oil, mustard seeds, jeera seeds, curry leaves, green chillies & peanuts, cook until the peanuts get some colour.
  • Further add onions and cook until the onions are translucent.
  • Now, add turmeric powder, sugar & salt to taste, briefly stir for few seconds, further add boiled potatoes & stir & cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add soaked poha, squeeze some lemon juice, & add some freshly chopped coriander leaves, mix gently & cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Switch off the flame, cover & keep it aside to keep the poha moist & soft until served with tari.
  • To Serve, first put poha in a plate, pour hot chana gravy over it. Garnish with chopped onions and sev.