Poha - Powa

From western India, Poha, made from flattened rice, is an easy-to-cook, nutritious snack. It is often eaten for breakfast or brunch. Add extra zing to Poha by serving it with Mint-Coriander Chutney!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups poha (flattened rice)
• 2 tbsps vegetable/ canola/ sunflower cooking oil
• 1 tsp 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

Preparation:

• 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.
• 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!