# Poha Nashta

Poha Nashta is a quick and easy snack made from flattened rice, perfect for those who are bored of traditional pakoras and want a snack ready in just 5 minutes.

- Total time: 5 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 cups Poha
- 0.5 tsp Cumin
- 1 tbsp Whole coriander
- 0.5 tsp Carom seed (Ajwain)
- 0.5 tsp Fennel Seeds
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- to taste Salt
- 0.5 tsp Asafoetida
- 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Red chili powder
- 2 tbsp Gram flour
- 5 Curry leaves
- Chopped vegetables (ginger, green chili, onion, cabbage)
- Green coriander

## Instructions

1. Soak 2 cups of poha in water for 5 minutes until it becomes soft.
2. Discard the soak water and mash the poha with your hands.
3. Add ½ tsp cumin, 1 tbsp whole coriander (crushed by hand), ½ tsp carom seeds, ½ tsp fennel seeds, ½ tsp black pepper, salt to taste, ½ tsp asafoetida, ½ tsp turmeric powder, and 1 tsp red chili powder to the mashed poha.
4. Add 2-3 tablespoons of gram flour to the mixture.
5. Add 5-10 curry leaves, either torn or finely chopped.
6. Add all previously chopped vegetables (ginger, green chili, onion, cabbage) to the bowl.
7. Mix all the ingredients well with your hands until combined.
8. Add chopped green coriander and mix it in.
9. Form small balls or stick shapes from the mixture.
10. Heat oil to medium to high temperature for deep frying.
11. Carefully place the poha balls into the hot oil.
12. Once stable, gently lift the poha balls to ensure even frying.
13. Fry until they achieve a perfect golden color.
14. Remove the fried poha nashta from the oil and place them on a tray lined with paper to absorb excess oil.

## Equipment

- Bowl
- Frying pan
- Spatula

## Tips

- Ensure the oil temperature is medium to high for deep frying.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQDmtxVjoKA/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/605faeb9-fa91-4e5d-9598-4c684be09d78
- Extracted: 2025-10-28

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