Sunday, May 3, 2009

Poha


Poha is also known as Flattened or Beaten Rice and is a well known ingredient in Indian snacks.It is a raw form of rice and easy to digest.Here it is cooked with veggies.

Ingredients

Poha 2 cups

Potato 1 medium size

Onion 1 medium size

Peanuts 2-3 tbsp

Green chili 1-2

Mustard seeds 2 tsp

Turmeric pw 1 tsp

Salt

Oil 2 tbsp

Lemon juice 2 tsp

Coriander leaves

Method

1. Take poha in a sieve and wash it in running water. Keep it aside.

2. Heat oil in a pan/kadhai and fry the peanuts in it for 1-2 minutes.Take out and keep aside.

3. Now in the same oil add the mustard seeds.When it begin to splutter add chopped green chillies and onions.Fry it for 1 minute.

4. Cut the potatoes in small pieces and add it to the pan/kadhai. Also add turmeric powder and salt.Cover it and cook till the potatoes are done.

5. Now add poha, fried peanuts, salt, coriander leaves and mix well all the ingredients.Cook for 1 minute.

6. Finally add the lemon juice and its ready to eat. Serve it with green coriander chutney.

Note: You can also add vegetables of your choice in this recipe like green peas, cauliflower.


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