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5-Minute Microwave Poha

Name: 5-Minute Microwave Poha
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cup Poha (Flattened Rice); 0.25 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi); 0.5 tsp Mustard Seeds (Rai / Sarson); 1 piece Green Chili (Hari Mirch); 1 tbsp Ghee (Clarified Butter); to_taste Salt (Namak); garnish Fresh Coriander (Dhania / Cilantro)

Fast, authentic Indian cooking hack ready in 5 mins. Designed for minimal prep and maximum flavor.

Prep: 2 mins | Cook: 5 mins

Difficulty: Easy

Required Ingredients (7)

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Poha (Flattened Rice)Buy on Amazon

1.5 cup

Turmeric Powder (Haldi)Buy on Amazon

0.25 tsp

Mustard Seeds (Rai / Sarson)Search on Amazon

0.5 tsp

Green Chili (Hari Mirch)Search on Amazon

1 piece

Ghee (Clarified Butter)Search on Amazon

1 tbsp

Salt (Namak)Search on Amazon

to_taste

Fresh Coriander (Dhania / Cilantro)Search on Amazon

garnish

💡 Chef Pro Express Tip

"Rinsing poha lightly and draining immediately prevents it from becoming soggy in the microwave."

Step-by-Step Instructions

Rinse poha in a colander under running water for 30 seconds; drain thoroughly and toss with turmeric and salt.

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 tbsp oil, mustard seeds, and green chilies. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.

Add the moist poha into the seasoned oil, toss well, cover bowl with a microwave plate, and microwave for 2 minutes.

Let rest covered for 1 minute to steam. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon!