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Meerut Nimbu Poha Gassi
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Meerut Nimbu Poha Gassi

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Meerut cooking — Meerut Nimbu Poha Gassi brings a nimbu touch with a classic gassi finish. About 41 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 16 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Lemon2
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Flattened Rice (Poha)2 cups

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

  6. 6

    Squeeze lemon or fold in coconut if the style calls for it.

  7. 7

    Adjust seasoning and serve.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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