Poricha Pathiri & Green Peas Curry
﷽ 🫓 Poricha Pathiri (Fried Rice Bread) with 🍛 Green Peas Curry A traditional Malabar favorite — crispy, golden fried rice bread served with a mild, coconut-based green peas curry . Comforting, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast, dinner, or special occasions. 🫓 Poricha Pathiri (Fried Rice Bread) Ingredients 2 cups water 1 cup rice flour (pathiri podi) 1 cup semolina (coarse) Salt – as needed 1–1½ tbsp sugar (optional, for a touch of sweetness) 1 tsp black seeds (nigella / kalonji) ½ tsp each of cumin & fennel seeds (for flavor) Oil – for deep frying Method Boil Water In a wide pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add salt and sugar, then stir well. Add Flours Add rice flour and semolina to the boiling water. Mix quickly until combined. Cover and cook on low heat for 2 minutes, then turn off the heat. Steam Rest Keep the mixture covered for 15–20 minutes to allow it to absorb moisture and soften. Knead the Dough Add black seeds, cumin, and fennel. Knead the dough while s...