Poha Recipe

Ingredients 2 cups thick (mota) poha 2 tablespoons oil 1/2

teaspoon black mustard seeds 3 tablespoons peanuts 1/2 cup
minced onion (about 1 medium onion) 6 curry leaves 1 green
chili, minced 1/2 cup boiled, peeled, cubed potato or frozen green
peas. Both are optional. 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1
teaspoon lime juice 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro for garnish
Method 1. Place the poha in a colander and wash it under cold
water. Set aside to drain. Do this just before cooking the poha
shouldnt sit for more than 10 minutes (or it will get mushy).
2.Heat the oil in a wok and add black mustard seeds. When they
pop, add the peanuts and cook on medium heat till the peanuts
turn lightly golden.
3.Then add the onion, curry leaf and green chili. Saut on medium
heat till the onion is translucent.
4. Then add the cubed potatoes or green peas, if using. Stir well.
5. Sprinkle turmeric and salt. Stir and cook for a few seconds.
6. Add the drained poha and lime juice. Cook on low heat for about
3 minutes.
7. Garnish with chopped cilantro.