Crispy Poha Stars: A Delicious Indian Snack Recipe
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About Crispy Poha Stars: A Delicious Indian Snack Recipe
These Crispy Poha Stars are a delightful twist on traditional Indian snacks! Made with flattened rice (poha), potatoes, and aromatic spices, these star-shaped treats are irresistibly crunchy and flavorful. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or even a fun addition to a kids' party.This recipe combines the simplicity of poha with a fun, festive shape, resulting in a snack that's both easy to make and incredibly satisfying. The tangy lime juice and a hint of spice create a delicious balance, making these Poha Stars addictive!Get ready to impress your family and friends with this unique and surprisingly simple Indian recipe. Let's get started!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep20 minutes
Cook20 minutes
Total40 minutes
Ingredients
For the Poha Mixture:
- 1 cup Flattened Rice flattened rice, soaked in water for 5 minutes, then thoroughly drained
- 1 medium Potato boiled until tender, then peeled and grated
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumb freshly made or store-bought
- 2-3 Chilies finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference), green
- 1 tsp Dried Fenugreek Leaf dried fenugreek leaves
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder (adjust to your spice preference), red
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice
- 1/4 cup Coriander finely chopped
- 1 tsp Salt or to taste
- 1 tbsp Rice Flour
For Frying:
- 2 cup Oil canola, for deep frying; vegetable, or peanut oil recommended
Instructions
Prepare the Poha Mixture
- Soak the poha in water for 5 minutes. Drain completely and set aside.
- Boil the potato until tender, peel, and grate.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained poha, grated potato, breadcrumbs, green chilies, kasuri methi, red chili powder, lime juice, coriander, salt, and rice flour. Mix thoroughly until a firm dough forms. Add a tablespoon or two of water if needed to bind the mixture.
Shape the Poha Stars
- Take a small portion of the dough (about a tablespoon), roll it into a ball, and flatten it slightly.
- Use a star-shaped cookie cutter (or a knife to cut out star shapes freehand) to cut out star shapes. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Deep Fry the Poha Stars
- Heat the oil in a deep pan or kadhai over medium-high heat.
- Carefully add the poha stars to the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry in batches if necessary.
- Fry until the poha stars are golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally. This should take about 2-3 minutes per batch.
Serve and Enjoy
- Remove the crispy poha stars from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite chutney or ketchup.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for Perfect Poha Stars:
- For extra crispy poha stars, let the dough rest for 15-20 minutes after mixing all the ingredients. This will help the flavors meld and make the stars crispier.
- Don't overcrowd the pan while frying. Fry in small batches to ensure even browning and crispiness.
- Adjust the amount of green chilies and red chili powder according to your spice preference. Start with less and add more if needed.
- For a healthier option, you can shallow fry the poha stars instead of deep frying. This will result in a slightly less crispy, but still delicious snack.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 707mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 93IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg
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This looks so good! Can’t wait to cook it.
This looks so appetizing! Thank you.
This looks delightful! Thanks for the recipe.
This looks fantastic! Appreciate the share.
I’m thrilled to try this recipe!
Tried myself….very simple still so tasty