Bataka Paua | Gujarati Breakfast Recipe | Gujarati Rasoi

Bataka Paua is a traditional Gujarati breakfast which is enjoyed all over Gujarat. Adding diced potato to normal poha recipe gives a different taste to the recipe. The secret ingredient in Gujarati Bataka Paua recipe is the black pepper powder which is added just before switching off the flame to give a chatpata taste to the pauva. Bataka Pauva consists of flattened rice (pauva) cooked in green chillies, curry leaves and some traditional aromatic spices and is considered as a healthy breakfast. Recipe: Ingredients –

• 3 Cups Soaked Poha
• 2 Diced Potatoes
• 1 Chopped Onion
• 2 Teaspoon Peanuts
• 2-4 Chopped Green Chillies
• 12-15 Curry Leaves (kaddi patta)
• 1 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
• ½ Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• Black Pepper Powder
• Juice of ½ Lemon
• Coriander Leaves
• Sugar
• Salt
• Oil

Method –

1. Heat oil and stir fry the peanuts.
2. Now in the same oil add mustard seeds, kaddi patta, green chillies and chopped onion. Stir till onion turns transparent.
3. Now add diced potatoes and cook well.
4. Add turmeric powder and mix well.
5. Add 3 cups of soaked poha.
6. Add salt, lemon juice and sugar. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Sprinkle some black pepper powder; add the fried peanuts and some coriander leaves.
8. Bataka Paua is ready to eat.