Poha Nuggets Recipe

Crispy nuggets paired with a hot cup of tea are the perfect comfort food for rainy days. Made with simple ingredients like poha (flattened rice), potato, onion, capsicum, peas, and a few spices, these nuggets are easy to prepare at home. You can make them crispy and delicious with just 2 tablespoons of oil—no need for deep frying.

To achieve the perfect crunch, dip the nuggets in a cornflour slurry and coat them with breadcrumbs. If you’re out of breadcrumbs, you can skip this step. For a cheesy twist, add a small piece of cheese inside each nugget before frying. Serve them with tomato ketchup and mint chutney for a delightful snack.

Ingredients of Poha Nuggets

1 cup poha (flattened rice)
2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 capsicum, finely chopped
1/2 cup peas, boiled
2 tablespoons cornflour
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Salt and spices to taste (red chili powder, cumin powder, etc.)
2 tablespoons oil
Small cheese cubes (optional)

How to make Poha Nuggets

- Wash and soak the poha in water for a few minutes until it softens. Drain and set aside.

- In a large bowl, combine the soaked poha, mashed potatoes, chopped onion, capsicum, and peas.

- Add salt and spices to taste. Mix well to form a dough-like consistency.

- Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into nuggets.

- Optionally, insert a small cheese cube in the center of each nugget and seal it well.

- Prepare a slurry by mixing cornflour with a little water.

- Dip each nugget into the slurry and coat it with breadcrumbs (if using).

- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat.

- Shallow fry the nuggets until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides, turning occasionally.

- Serve the crispy nuggets hot with tomato ketchup and mint chutney.