Mango masala poha, a mango-based poha upma recipe, using fresh mango pulp, is a super tasty masala poha upma recipe. Recently I went as a judge for a Mango Cookery competition organised by the Singapore Gujarati Society. It was a treat for the eyes and the taste buds too. The creativity with which they cooked delicacies was awesome. I liked a few recipes, though they didn’t win the prize i want to try this out and post the recipe here. I tweaked the recipe to suit my taste buds. The Mango masala poha turned out so yummy and we all loved it. Thanks to Mrs. Alpa for sharing this recipe. Check out my complete collection of Indian Mango recipes. Also, check out
Mango masala poha recipe
Mango masala poha, a mango-based poha upma recipe, using fresh mango pulp, a super tasty masala poha upma recipe.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup Thick poha
- ½ cup Fresh Mango pulp
- 1 tsp Red chili powder
- 3 tbsp Coconut
- ½ tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- Salt as needed
- 2 tsp Oil 2 tsp
- 1 Green chili
- 1 Red chili
- 2 tbsp Peanuts
- Curry leaves few
- Coriander leaves few
Instructions
- Wash the poha and drain the water completely.
- Take pulp from fresh mango, i used 1 small alphonso mango.
- In a wide bowl add the washed poha and add the mango pulp, lemon juice, red chili powder, cumin seeds, coconut and salt.
- Mix well and keep it aside.
- Store bought pulp has sugar in that and so i am not sure how it will taste. Use any variety of fresh mango.
- Let the mango poha mixture sit for 15 minutes.
- In a pan add oil and add the mustard seeds.
- Finely chop the green chili and add it to the pan.
- Add the red chili, peanuts and curry leaves.
- Once the peanuts are done add the poha mango mixture to this.
- Mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Once done switch off the flame.
- Add chopped coriander leaves.
- Mix well.
- Serve hot immediately.
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Notes
1. You can add finely chopped capsicum while adding the peanuts.
2. Onion can also be added while adding the peanuts.
3. Use fresh mango pulp for making the Mango masala poha.
Method with step-by-step pictures:
- Wash the poha and drain the water completely.
- Take pulp from fresh mango, I used 1 small Alphonso mango.
- In a wide bowl add the washed poha and add the mango pulp, lemon juice, red chili powder, cumin seeds, coconut, and salt.
- Mix well and keep it aside.
- Store-bought pulp has sugar in that and so I am not sure how it will taste. Use any variety of fresh mango.
- Let the mango poha mixture sit for 15 minutes.
- In a pan add oil and add the mustard seeds.
- Finely chop the green chili and add it to the pan.
- Add the red chili, peanuts and curry leaves.
- Once the peanuts are done add the poha mango mixture to this.
- Mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Once done switch off the flame.
- Add chopped coriander leaves.
- Mix well.
- Serve hot immediately.
Notes:
- You can add finely chopped capsicum while adding the peanuts.
- Onion can also be added while adding the peanuts.
- Use fresh mango pulp for making the Mango masala poha.
I have a doubt mam.will red chilli powder smell come since we are not cooking much?
No, the raw smell will not be there as the mango will balance that. Also the lemon juice will suttle the raw smell. It will be nice.