Poha Recipe

Poha is an easy to make as well as very tasty snack that can be made in very less time.

Ingredients

2 cups thick beaten rice (poha) flakes
2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup peeled potato cubes
salt to taste
3/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp milk
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
lemon wedge

Method

1. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.

2. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.

3.Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.

4.Add the potatoes, 2 tbsp of water, salt and ½ tsp of turmeric powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

5.Meanwhile, place the beaten rice in a sieve and hold it under running water for a few seconds. Toss well to drain out all excess water.

6.Add the washed and drained beaten rice, a little salt, ginger-green chilli paste, remaining ¼ tsp of turmeric powder, sugar, lemon juice and milk, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

7.Add the coriander and mix well.

8.Serve hot garnished with coriander and lemon wedge.