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Golden Poha Cakes with Caramelised Onions and Feta

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Golden
Poha
Cakes Loaded With Caramelised Onions And Feta

Name: Golden ~Poha~ Cakes Loaded With Caramelised Onions And Feta
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian Fusion
Ingredients: 2 cups Poha (thick); ½ cup Hot water; 2 medium Onions, thinly sliced; ½ cup Feta cheese, crumbled; 1 Green chillies, finely chopped; 1 tsp Ginger, grated; ½ tsp Cumin seeds; 2 tbsp Fresh coriander, chopped; ¼ tsp Turmeric powder; ½ tsp Black pepper; to taste Salt; ½ tsp Sugar (for caramelising onions); 2–3 tbsp Oil (for frying + caramelising); 1 tsp Lemon juice; 2 tbsp Rice flour or breadcrumbs (for binding)

35 mins

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Ingredients

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These Golden Poha Cakes are the perfect blend of familiar comfort and gourmet flair. Soft, soaked poha forms the base, caramelised onions add sweetness, feta brings a salty tang, and gentle spices tie everything together. Lightly pan-fried until crisp and golden, they make a modern Indian snack perfect for brunches, parties, or cosy evenings.

Ingredients

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2 cupsPoha (thick)

½ cupHot water

2 mediumOnions, thinly sliced

½ cupFeta cheese, crumbled

1Green chillies, finely chopped

1 tspGinger, grated

½ tspCumin seeds

2 tbspFresh coriander, chopped

¼ tspTurmeric powder

½ tspBlack pepper

to tasteSalt

½ tspSugar (for caramelising onions)

2–3 tbspOil (for frying + caramelising)

1 tspLemon juice

2 tbspRice flour or breadcrumbs (for binding)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Soak Poha

Rinse the thick poha once under running water, then add hot water and allow it to soften for 3–5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork so the grains stay separate. Ensure the poha is moist but not mushy. If too wet, let it air-dry for a few minutes before mixing.

Step 1

Soak Poha

5 minutes

Step 2

Caramelise Onions

10 minutes

Step 3

Mix & Shape

10 minutes

Step 4

Pan-Fry Cakes

10 minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Arrange the golden poha cakes in a neat stack or circle. Drizzle a thin line of mint yoghurt or herbed mayo around the p...

Pairing Instructions

Serve with tangy tamarind chutney or a cool yoghurt dip to balance the richness of caramelised onions and feta.

Garnishing Instructions

Top with a few microgreens or coriander leaves, crumbled feta, and a sprinkle of freshly cracked pepper.

Poha

Golden
Poha
Cakes Loaded With Caramelised Onions And Feta

Ingredients

Follow
Directions

Description - Step 1

Soak Poha

Description - Step 2

Caramelise Onions

Description - Step 3

Mix & Shape

Description - Step 4

Pan-Fry Cakes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Pairing Instructions

Garnishing Instructions

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Golden Poha Cakes Loaded With Caramelised Onions And Feta

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Description - Step 1

Soak Poha

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Plating Instructions

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Garnishing Instructions

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