Ingredients:
- – 2 tablespoons oil
– 1.5 cups poha (flattened rice) thick to medium flakes
– 2-3 tablespoons peanuts
– ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
– ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
– 2-3 green chilies finely chopped
– 1 sprig curry leaves
– 1 medium onion (about ¾ cup), finely chopped
– 1 medium potato cut int ½ inch pieces, (or ½ cup mixed veggies)
– ½ teaspoon turmeric
– ½ teaspoon sugar optional
– salt to taste
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 2 tablespoon coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions :
Step 1: Gently rinse poha in a colander under running water 2-3 times until they soften and then drain out all the water. When you press with your fingers, it should break easily. Keep it aside.
Step 2: Heat oil in a Kadai. Add raw peanuts and fry until they turn golden brown. Remove the peanuts to a plate and set them aside.
Step 3: In the same kadai, add mustard and cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Step 4: Then add green chilies, curry leaves, and chopped onion. Saute until onions turn soft and translucent.
Step 5: Next, add cubed potatoes (or mixed vegetables) and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Cover and cook on medium-low heat till the potatoes are soft and perfectly cooked. Sprinkle some water if required. (You can also use pre-boiled cubed potatoes to it and saute for 2 minutes).
Step 6: Add rinsed and drained poha, turmeric, salt, and sugar. Mix everything well.
Step 7: If you feel the poha is too dry, sprinkle some water all over. Cover it with a lid and cook for 2 minutes on low heat.
Step 8: Turn off the heat. Add the lemon juice and roasted peanuts, and give a quick mix. Garnish with coriander leaves.
Step 9: Serve hot with Masala chai or Coffee.
