Poha

From western India, Poha, made from flattened rice, is an easy-to-cook, nutritious snack. It is often eaten for breakfast or brunch. Add extra zing to Poha by serving it with Mint-Coriander Chutney. This easily digestible form of raw rice is very popular across India and Bangladesh, and is normally used to prepare snacks or light and easy fast food in a variety of Indian cuisine style, so enjoy poha and you can have it everyday....













Ingredients :-

1. 1 cup poha (flattened or beaten rice)


2. 1 large onion chopped


3. 4 green chillies halved


4. 1 tsp. lemon juice


5. 1/4 tsp. sugar


6. 1 tbsp. grated coconut


7. 1 tbsp. peanut crushed


8. 1/2 tsp. each cumin & mustard seeds


9. 1 tbsp. oil


10. salt to taste

Method:-

1. Wash poha gently till the water drained is clear.


2. Drain the water and keep aside for 10 minutes.


3. Loosen the poha gently with fingers and sprinkle some water.


4. Keep aside for 10 more minutes and loosen again.


5. Add the peanut powder, salt, sugar, turmeric, lemon juice and mix well.


6. Heat oil, add seeds to splutter.


7. Add onion, potatoes and chillies.


8. Stir fry till the potato is tender.


9. Add the mixed poha, and stir gently, with a wide spatula.


10. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 minutes, stirring in between.


11. Mix in the coconut and chopped coriander.


12. Serve hot with steaming hot filtered coffee or tea.