Poha

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Poha

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :15 Min

Cook Time : 10 Min

Total Time : 25 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 2
  • 2 cups poha (flattened rice) 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 tsp. mustard seeds 5 to 6 curry leaves Optional 2 green chilies (slit lengthwise) 1 medium onion (chopped fine) 1 large potato (or 2 medium, quartered and sliced very thin) A handful of unsalted peanuts A pinch of turmeric 1/2 a lime (juiced) Salt to taste Garnish: chopped coriander

Directions

  • Put the poha in a sieve and wash under running water for 2 minutes. Keep aside to drain.
  • Heat the oil in a pan add peanuts fry on a medium flame 
  • and add the mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies. Fry till the spluttering stops and then add the onion. Fry till soft and translucent.
  • Add potatoes and frequently stir, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the poha completely to remove all water and add it to the above mix. Add the turmeric powder and stir well to blend all ingredients.
  • Cook for another minute. Turn off the fire. Pour lime juice over the poha and mix well. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve while hot. Poha tastes great with mint coriender chutney