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Poha Lake-View Saaru
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Poha Lake-View Saaru

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Munger cooking — Poha Lake-View Saaru brings a lake-view touch with a classic saaru finish. About 49 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 24 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Flattened Rice (Poha)2 cups

Optional extras

  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

  6. 6

    Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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