Need quick & healthy toddler breakfast ideas? Cilantro Poha is an easy and delicious Indian plant-based snack made with rice flakes and fresh cilantro, made in just 15 minutes! Try this Indian breakfast recipe today! It's a game-changer! Given the cilantro benefits, you will love this flavorful and aromatic snack!
Ingredients
2 cups Poha Thick
To make a paste1/3 cup coconut Grated
1 cup Fresh Cilantro leaves
1 Jalapeno finely chopped
1 tsp Jaggery Powder
1 tbsp lemon juice
To make Poha1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
5-6 curry Leaves Fresh
1 tbsp urad dal
1/3 cup Green peas
Salt
Method- Add dry Poha (flattened rice) to a strainer. Rinse it under running water (at room temperature) until it turns soft.
- This should take about 30 - 45 seconds. Keep the stainer (with the poha) aside for now.
To make the paste- Transfer coconut, cilantro, green chillies/jalapeno, jaggery powder and lemon juice to a blender jar and grind to a smooth paste.
- Add 1-2 tbsp of water if required. Set it aside for now.
To make Poha- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add mustard seeds and once they begin to crackle or splutter, it means that the oil is hot.
- Add cumin seeds, curry leaves and urad dal (lentils) to the pan. Saute till the lentils turn light brown.
- Add green peas and continue to saute for 2 minutes.
- Add the prepared paste to the pan and saute for another 3 minutes.
- Lastly add the rinsed Poha along with required salt. Give it all a good mix so that the masala coats the Poha well. After a minute, take the pan off the flame.
- Cilantro Poha is ready.