POHA (Flatened Rice)

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 Cups poha (flattened rice)
• 2 Tbsps vegetable/ canola/ sunflower cooking oil
• 1 Ttsp mustard seeds
• 5-6 Curry leaves
• 2 Green chillies slit lengthwise (optional)
• 1 Medium onion chopped fine
• 1 Large/2medium potatoes quartered and sliced very thin
• Handful of unsalted peanuts (skins removed)
• Pinch of turmeric powder
• Juice of 1/2 a lime
• Salt to taste
• Chopped coriander to garnish
• 1/2 Cup peas and carrots (optional)

METHOD:

• Put the poha in a sieve and wash under running water for 2 minutes. Keep aside to drain.
• Heat the oil in a pan on a medium flame and add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chillies. Fry till the spluttering stops and then add the onion. Fry till soft and translucent.
• Add the peanuts and potatoes and stirring frequently, cook for 2-3 minutes.Add peas and carrots (optional for decor) 
• Drain the poha completely to remove all water and add it to the above mix. Add the turmeric powder and stir well to blend all ingredients.
• Cook for another minute. Turn off the fire. Pour lime juice over the poha and mix well.
• Garnish with chopped coriander and serve while hot. Poha tastes great with Mint-Coriander Chutney!