Soya Chunks Poha - Healthy Breakfast

Step 1: Boil Water for Soya Chunks

Place a pot on the gas flame and add 3 to 3.5 cups of water. Bring the water to a boil.

Step 2: Cook Soya Chunks

Once the water is boiling, add 1 cup of small soya chunks and a pinch of salt. Turn off the flame immediately and set the pot aside to allow the soya chunks to soak and soften.

Step 3: Wash Poha

Place a strainer over a bowl and add 2 cups of poha (flattened rice). Wash the poha thoroughly with water until clean, then set it aside to drain.

Step 4: Prepare Soya Chunks

Drain the water from the soaked soya chunks and gently squeeze out any excess water. Set them aside.

Step 5: Heat Oil and Fry Peanuts

Place a pan on medium flame and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is hot, add 2 tablespoons of peanuts. Fry the peanuts until they start to crackle and change color, then remove them from the pan and set aside.

Step 6: Temper Spices

In the same oil, add 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds and 1/2 teaspoon of mustard seeds. Let them splutter.

Step 7: Add Aromatics

Add a few curry leaves and 1 finely chopped green chili to the pan. Keep the flame low.

Step 8: Sauté Onion and Ginger

Add 1/2 teaspoon of grated ginger and 1 small finely chopped onion. Sauté continuously until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 9: Add Carrots and Capsicum

Add 2 tablespoons of finely chopped carrots and 2 tablespoons of finely chopped capsicum to the pan.

Step 10: Add Peas and Sauté Vegetables

Add 2 tablespoons of thawed frozen peas. Sauté all the vegetables for 1 minute.

Step 11: Add Tomato and Salt

Add 1 small finely chopped tomato and 1 teaspoon of salt (or to taste). Mix well and continue to fry the vegetables on low to medium flame until they soften.

Step 12: Add Turmeric and Cook

Add a pinch of turmeric powder and mix it thoroughly with the vegetables. Reduce the flame to low, cover the pan with a lid, and cook for a short period to allow the flavors to meld and vegetables to fully soften.

Step 13: Prepare Poha with Milk (Optional)

If the soaked poha appears a bit dry, add 2 tablespoons of milk to it and mix gently. Set aside.

Step 14: Combine Soya Chunks with Vegetables

After the vegetables have cooked and softened, remove the lid. Add the prepared soya chunks to the pan and mix them well with the sautéed vegetables. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Step 15: Add Poha and Lemon Juice

Add the soaked poha to the pan. Mix everything well until the poha is evenly coated with the spices and vegetables. Squeeze the juice of a quarter lemon over the mixture and mix again. If the poha still seems dry, you can add another 2 tablespoons of milk.

Step 16: Final Cook and Garnish

Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low flame for 1 minute. Remove the lid, mix gently, and then turn off the flame. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves and the fried peanuts.

• If the poha looks dry, add more milk as desired.

• You can add potatoes to the poha.