Tarri Poha is a flavorful breakfast from Nagpur that combines spicy tarri curry with soft poha.Learn how to make Tarri Poha at home with step-by-step recipe, tips, and authentic taste.
Tarri Poha: A Flavorful Nagpur Breakfast You Must Try
If you are searching for a hearty, spicy, and filling breakfast, tarri poha is one dish that will win your heart instantly. A specialty Tarri Poha Recipe from Nagpur, this dish is much more than just flattened rice with a topping. The magic lies in the flavorful tarri (spicy kala chana curry) that is poured over soft and fluffy poha, giving it a taste that’s irresistible. In this article, we’ll cover the complete tarri poha recipe, the cultural significance of this dish, variations, expert tips, and why it is a perfect breakfast to energize your day
Table of Contents
● Prep Time: 15 minutes. ● Cook Time: 30 minutes
● Total Time: 45 minutes ● Servings: 4 people
Ingredients Required
To prepare authentic tarri poha, you need two parts:
1. For Poha (flattened rice base):
● 2 cups poha (flattened rice)
● 2 tbsp oil
● 1 tsp mustard seeds
● 1 tsp cumin seeds
● 1 onion (finely chopped)
● 2 green chilies (slit)
● 8–10 curry leaves
● ½ turmeric powder
● Salt to taste
● Fresh coriander leaves
● Lemon tsp
● Sev or farsan for garnish
2. For Tarri (black chana curry):
● 1 cup black chana (soaked overnight)
● 2 onions (finely chopped)
● 2 tomatoes (finely chopped)
● 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
● 2 tbsp oil
● 1 tsp mustard seeds
● 1 tsp cumin seeds
● 1 tsp garam masala
● 1 tsp coriander powder
● 1 tsp turmeric powder
● 1 tbsp red chili powder
● 1 tsp kala masala (Nagpuri special, optional)
● Salt to taste
Step-by-Step Recipe
Step 1: Preparing the Poha
1. Wash poha gently under running water and drain excess water. Keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies.
3. Add chopped onions and sauté till golden brown.
4. Add turmeric and poha with salt. Mix well.
5. Cover and steam for 2–3 minutes on low flame.
6. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Step 2: Preparing the Tarri
1. Pressure cook soaked black chana with water and a little salt until soft.
2. Heat oil in another pan, add mustard and cumin seeds.
3. Add onions, sauté till golden brown, then add ginger-garlic paste.
4. Add tomatoes, cook till soft, and add spices (turmeric, red chili, coriander powder,kala masala).
5. Add boiled chana with water. Let it simmer till tarri becomes flavorful and aromatic.
6. Taste and adjust spices.
Step 3: Serving Tarri Poha
● Place poha on a plate.
● Pour hot tarri curry generously over poha.
● Top with chopped onions, sev, coriander, and lemon juice.
● Enjoy warm.
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