Answer

You can make Jain satvik poha at home without onion, garlic, potato, or any root vegetables. It is light, simple, and suitable for a Jain way of eating.

Ingredients

• Poha / flattened rice – 2 cups
• Peanuts – 2 to 3 tablespoons
• Green chili – 1 finely chopped, optional
• Curry leaves – 6 to 8, optional
• Mustard seeds – 1 teaspoon
• Cumin seeds – ½ teaspoon, optional
• Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon
• Asafoetida / hing – a small pinch
• Salt – as needed
• Sugar – ½ to 1 teaspoon, optional
• Lemon juice – 1 to 2 teaspoons
• Fresh coriander leaves – chopped, optional
• Grated coconut – optional
• Oil or ghee – 1 to 2 tablespoons

Method

1. Take poha in a strainer and rinse it gently with water.
2. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes so it becomes soft. Do not soak for too long.
3. Add salt, turmeric, and sugar to the softened poha. Mix gently.
4. Heat oil or ghee in a pan.
5. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle.
6. Add cumin seeds, hing, curry leaves, green chili, and peanuts.
7. Roast until the peanuts become slightly crisp.
8. Add the poha and mix gently.
9. Cover and cook on low flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
10. Turn off the flame. Add lemon juice and coriander leaves.
11. Mix lightly and serve warm.

Jain Satvik Tips

• Do not use onion, garlic, potato, carrot, or other root vegetables.
• If preparing during Paryushan or special religious observance, follow your family’s specific maryada.
• Use fresh ingredients and prepare with a calm, pure mind.
• Avoid tasting repeatedly while cooking if you are preparing food with devotional discipline.

Takeaway

Jain satvik poha is simple, non-violent in food choice, and easy to prepare. It reflects the Jain values of purity, restraint, and mindful eating.