Name: Bhajjile Phovu/Spicy Roasted Poha recipe by Vanitha Bhat at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 3 tbsp raw peanuts; 2 sprigs curry leaves; 1/4 tsp hing/asafetida; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; 2 cups thin poha; 1/2 tsp mustard seeds; 2 tbsp coconut oil; Salt to taste; Fresh grated coconut for serving

ABOUT Bhajjile Phovu/Spicy Roasted Poha RECIPE

Spicy, crispy roasted poha or flattened rice flakes with peanuts in a simple south Indian tempering; serve topped with lots of freshly grated coconut and enjoy as a quick snack with your evening tea or coffee!

Ingredients Serving: 2

3 tbsp raw peanuts
2 sprigs curry leaves
1/4 tsp hing/asafetida
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
2 cups thin poha
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
2 tbsp coconut oil
Salt to taste
Fresh grated coconut for serving

Instructions

Heat oil in a deep saucepan or kadai; add mustard seeds and let it crackle. Once it has popped, add the peanuts and lower the heat. Fry the peanut on medium low heat, stirring continuously until they are crisp and fried.
Once the peanuts are roasted, add the green chilies, hing, turmeric powder and curry leaves and fry again for a few seconds.
Now, stir in poha and salt to taste. Mix well and keep roasting the poha on medium low flame until they are crisp and coated with all the spices.
Remove from heat and let cool. Serve crisp and spicy south Indian style low-calorie, low-oil roasted poha topped with lots of fresh grated coconut and a piping hot cup of tea or coffee! Enjoy!

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