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Alepaak Pohe

Make this unique pohe from Belgaum for a flavourful twist to the classic pohe that is so very popular breakfast dish all over Maharashtra and Karnataka.

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Main ingredientsThin pressed rice, Fresh coriander sprigs, Green chillies, Ginger, Cumin seeds, Roasted split Bengal gram, Black salt, Lemon, Scraped fresh coconut, Nylon sev
CuisineKarnatak, Belgaum
CourseSnack
Prep time15-20 minutes
Cook time0 minute
Serve4
TasteSavoury
Level of cookingEasy
OthersVegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 cups thin pressed rice (patla poha)
  • 10-12 fresh coriander sprigs
  • 3-4 green chillies, broken
  • 1 inch ginger, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ¾ cup roasted split Bengal gram (daaliya)
  • Black salt to taste
  • ½ lemon
  • ¾ cup scraped fresh coconut + to sprinkle
  • Nylon sev to sprinkle
  • Sugarcane juice to serve

Method

  1. Put coriander sprigs in a grinder jar, add green chillies, ginger and cumin seeds and grind to fine mixture without adding any water.
  2. Add roasted Bengal gram and grind to coarse mixture. Transfer into a bowl, add black salt, squeeze lemon and mix well. Add ½ cup coconut and mix well. Divide some mixture into 3-4 small equal portions and roll into balls.
  3. Take poha in a bowl. Add remaining ground mixture and remaining coconut and crush well.
  4. Transfer into a serving bowl, sprinkle some coconut and sev on top and serve with the spice mix balls and sugarcane juice.
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