Poha Roll

Crispy and delicious Poha Rolls made with mashed potatoes, flattened rice, and spices.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 30 gms Poha (Flattened Rice)
• 100 gms Potato (boiled & mashed)
• 2 Green Chillies (finely chopped)
• 20 gms Roasted Peanuts (coarsely ground)
• 1/4 tsp Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)
• 1/4 tsp Garam Masala Powder
• 1/4 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 2 tbsp Breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp Maida (for slurry)
• Salt to taste
• Few Coriander Leaves (chopped)
• Oil for deep frying

Method

1. Preparation

   • Boil, peel, and mash the potatoes.
   • Rinse poha in a strainer and keep aside for a few minutes to soften.
   • Coarsely grind roasted peanuts.
   • Chop green chillies and coriander leaves finely.

2. Making the Filling

   • In a bowl, combine mashed potatoes, softened poha, peanuts, green chillies, coriander leaves, amchur powder, garam masala, red chilli powder, and salt.
   • Mix well to form a uniform dough-like mixture.

3. Shaping the Rolls

   • Divide the mixture into equal portions.
   • Shape into cylindrical rolls or desired shapes.

4. Coating & Frying

   • Prepare a slurry using maida and a little water.
   • Dip each roll in the slurry and coat evenly with breadcrumbs.
   • Heat oil and deep fry the rolls until golden brown and crisp.

5. Serving

   • Remove and drain on absorbent paper.
   • Serve hot with tamarind chutney or tomato ketchup.