🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Varanasi Poha Pickle

Name: Varanasi Poha Pickle
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; to taste Salt; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 2 cups Flattened Rice (Poha)

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Varanasi cooking — Varanasi Poha Pickle brings a village touch with a classic pickle finish. About 42 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 17 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Saltto taste
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Flattened Rice (Poha)2 cups

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Curry Leaves1 sprig
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.
2
Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.
3
Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.
4
Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.
5
Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust salt just before serving.

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