Dahi Poha Recipe
Dahi poha is flattened rice mixed with creamy yogurt and a quick tempering. Make it in under 15 minutes using my easy recipe.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup thick poha (flattened rice)
- 1 cup plain yogurt (dahi, curd)
- milk as needed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 8-10 curry leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped green chilies
- ¼ teaspoon hing (asafetida)
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (fresh coriander)
Instructions
- Rinse the poha. Place the poha in a large sieve and rinse briefly under running water. Let it sit for 8-10 minutes so it softens on its own. Don't soak it in a bowl of water, or it will turn pasty.
- Whisk the yogurt. In a large bowl, whisk yogurt until smooth. Add milk a tablespoon at a time if it feels too thick. You want a pourable, creamy consistency. Add salt and sugar and mix until combined.
- Combine. Add the softened poha to the whisked yogurt. Mix gently so the grains stay intact instead of turning into a paste.
- Make the tempering. Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and let them sputter. Then add cumin seeds, curry leaves, green chilies, and hing. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant. Add roasted peanuts and stir for another few seconds.
- Finish the dish. Pour the hot tempering over the curd poha and mix well. Fold in most of the pomegranate seeds and cilantro, saving a little for garnish.
- Chill and serve. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes if you have time; it tastes better cold. Garnish with the remaining pomegranate and cilantro just before serving. Serve chilled.
Mustard seeds and curry leaves need only seconds in hot oil; burnt spices will make the whole dish bitter.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 809mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 529IU | Vitamin C: 87mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 5mg
