Poha

Ingredients:

• 1 .5 cups of thick poha (flattened rice)
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 7-8 curry leaves
• 2 small green chillies, chopped or slitted lengthwise
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 2 medium potatoes, sliced thin
• 3/4 cup cauliflower florets, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup green beans, finely chopped
• 5-6 tbsp warm water
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• Juice of 1/2 a lemon
• Garnish: peanuts, pomegranate arils & chopped fresh coriander leaves.

Directions:

1. Put thick poha in a sieve and wash under running water for 1-2 minutes. It is important to use thick instead of thin poha to avoid a mushy consistency. Keep aside to drain.
2. Heat cooking oil in a pan on a medium flame. Once oil is heated, add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chillies. Fry till mustard seeds stop spluttering.
3. Add onions, fry till soft and translucent. Throw in ginger paste. Fry till fragrant.
4. Add vegetables in 3 minute intervals beginning potatoes, cauliflower and finally green beans. Shredded carrots are a great option too.
5. Sprinkle in some turmeric powder, salt to taste and water. Cover too cook for 15 minutes.
6. Once vegetables are cooked and soften, add poha and fry for a few more minutes till combined.
7. Just before serving, add lemon juice and garnish.

Serve hot for breakfast or evening snack with some Chai 😉