POHA

Poha is exceedingly nutritious and is easy to cook. It is mostly eaten for breakfast or lunch. Add magical flavor to Poha by serving the Poha with Mint-Coriander chutney!

 

POHA

2 Cups poha (flattened rice)

2 Tbsps vegetable/ canola/ sunflower cooking oil

1 Tsp mustard seeds

5-6 Curry leaves

2 Green chillies slit lengthwise (optional)

1 Medium onion chopped fine

1 Large/2 medium potatoes quartered and sliced very thin

Handful of unsalted peanuts (skins removed)

Pinch of turmeric powder

Juice of 1/2 a lime

Salt to taste

Chopped coriander to garnish

METHOD OF PREPARATION

  • Method of preparation-Poha should be put in a sieve. It should be washed for 2 minutes under the running water. It should be kept aside for draining.



  • Ghee or oil should be heated in a pan. Peanuts and potatoes should be put in pan and should be stirred frequently. It should be cooked for two to three 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.



  • If the mixture appears to be dry, more water should be added.



  • It should be cooked for about a minute. The fire should be turned off. Lime juice should be poured over Poha and it should be mixed well.



  • It should be garnished with chopped coriander and it should be served while being hot. The taste of Poha becomes exceedingly exquisite if served with Mint-Coriander chutney.