POHA RECIPE

 Poha  is  a popular breakfast recipe of west and central India, especially  Madhya Pradesh. It is very easy to cook and takes less time. 

 

INGREDIENTS   

1.    Poha  : 2 cups
2.    Thinly sliced onion  : ¾ cup
3.    Thinly sliced Potato (1inch size)  :1/4 cup
4.    Peanuts  :1/4 cup
5.    Green chillies  : 2 (slit)
6.    Turmeric powder  : a pinch
7.    Lime juice  : From 1 lemon
8.    Salt to taste

To temper

1.    Oil  : 1-2 tblsp
2.    Mustard Seeds  : ½ tsp
3.    Chana dal : ¼ tsp
4.    Urad dal : ¼ tsp
5.    Curry leaves : 1 spring

 To Garnish

1.    Chopped onion
2.    Coriander leaves
3.    Sev

METHOD

1.    Put Poha in a sieve and wash under running water for 2-3 minutes and keep aside to drain.
2.    Heat oil in a pan and temper with the items given under the title “ To Temper”,also add green chilles at this step and let these  items splutter well.
3.    Add onion and fry till it become soft and ranslucent.
4.    Add potato and peanuts and stir fry frequently and allow to cook for few minutes.
5.    Meanwhile drain the poha completely to remove the water content and add it to the pan.
6.    Add turmeric powder and salt and stir well to get it mixed and cook for another minute.
7.    Now switch off the stove and add lime juice over poha
8.    Garnish with coriander leaves ,chopped onion and sev.