Tarri poha

Tarri poha

Tarri poha is a classic street food that is popular across all parts  of maharashtra especially in Nagpur.A plate of piping hot poha is one comfort food that is healthy too.I have tasted this dish in pune.

Tarri poha is the poha which is served with tarri which is thin spicy gravy made from chickpeas(green,white or brown chickpeas as per your choice).In my recipe i have used white variety of chickpeas(kabuli chana) as i love them.This dish can be one of the best option for breakfast.


         Ingredients to prepare poha

• 2 cup thick flattened rice
• 1 medium sized onion(chopped)
• 2Green chillies(chopped)
• 1 Potato cubes
• 1 tbsp Oil
• 1 tbsp Mustard seeds
• 1 tbsp Cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp Hing 
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• Coriander leaves(handful for garnishing)
• Grated coconut(optional for garnishing)

          
          Ingredients to prepare chickpea curry (tarri)

• 1 and 1/2 cup dried white chickpeas,soaked overnight
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 medium sized onion(chopped)
• 1 tomato(chopped)
• Few curry leaves
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 cup water
• Coriander leaves(handful)

          To garnish tarri poha

• Coriander leaves(optional) 
• Chopped onion(Optional)
• Lemon juice
• Sev

          
         Method of preparation of poha 

• Heat oil in a  wok on medium flame.
• Add mustard, cumin seeds and hing. 
• Add the onion & green chillies, saute till the onion becomes translucent. (You can brown it also if you want)
• Add turmeric powder and salt. Mix well.
• Once it starts splutter, add potatoes.
• Cover the lid and let it fry till potatoes are cooked.
• Take flattened rice in a bowl,add water and soak them
• Drain the water immediately. 
• Now add this soaked flattened rice in the wok.
• Saute the poha for 5 mins on medium flame. 
• Garnish the poha with grated coconut and coriander leaves

          
         Method of preparation of tarri (chickpea curry)

• Wash the soaked chickpeas and cook them till they are soft.
• Heat oil in a wok. Add mustard & cumin seeds.
• Once it starts spluttering, add the curry leaves, chopped onion & saute till the onion turns golden brown.
• Add the garlic-ginger paste & saute till the raw aroma goes away.
• Add the turmeric powder & red chilli powder. 
• Add chopped tomato,saute till it melts.
• Add garam masala.
• Add salt to taste and add the cooked chickpeas.
• Add one cup water & let it boil for 5-10 mins.
• Tarri is ready let it cool down a bit before plating .

         
         Final step for plating tarri poha

• Place the poha on the plate. 
• Pour the curry(tarri)over the poha slowly.
• Garnish with some sev, chopped onion and coriander leaves.
• You can add lemon juice, if you want.
• Serve hot.

         Happy cooking !