Poha

Date: 11/6/2010
By Gita Gupta

Ingredients

• 3 c. thick poha
  
• 1/4 c. oil
  
• 1 potato
  
• 1 onion
  
• 1 1/2 c. peas (slightly thawed)
  
• 1 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• curry leaves (approx 6-8 fresh)
  
• green chili 2-3 (or to taste)
  
• cilantro (to taste)
  
• lemon juice (to taste)

Method:

• Wash poha in cold water. Add approx 1/2 c. milk and soak.
  
• Dice potato and onion.
  
• Heat oil and add mustard seeds, cook till splatter.
  
• Add curry leaves, potato and green chili.
  
• Cook till potatoes are slightly brown.
  
• Add onion. Brown. Add peas. Add poha. Cover and cook approx 2 minutes.
  
• Add cilantro and lemon juice to taste. Can add peanuts.
  
• Serve with green chutney or ketchup.