🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Pickle Poha Kootu

Name: Pickle Poha Kootu
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2, chopped Tomato; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 2 cups Flattened Rice (Poha)

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Davangere cooking — Pickle Poha Kootu brings a pickle touch with a classic kootu finish. About 38 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 13 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Tomato2, chopped
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Flattened Rice (Poha)2 cups

Optional extras

Ghee1 tbsp
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
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.
6
Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

Cook it with your pantry → Share this page: /dish/35324

Video: Kuttavalakki | Spiced Poha | Evening snack · on YouTube