Poha

Poha is well known Gujarati and Maharastrian dish. It can be eaten as snacks or even as  breakfast. It goes well with hot cup of tea.

Preparation time : 10 mins                                     Cooking Time 10 mins

Serves : 2-3

Ingredients:

• 1 cup poha (medium beaten rice)


• 1/4 cup onion(cut into small pieces)


•   1/4 cup potato(cut into small pieces)


• 4-5 curry leaves


• 1/2 tea spn mustard seeds


• 2-3 green chillies


• 1/2 tea spn sugar


• A pinch turmeric


• 1 tea spn oil


• 2-3 strands coriander leaves(optional)


• 1 tbl spn lemon juice


• 1 tbl spn grated coconut(optional)


• Salt to taste

Method:

1. Wash poha and drain water. Keep it aside.


2. Heat oil and add mustard. When they start popping, add curry leaves, green chillies. Fry for sometime.


3. Add onion and fry till they turn brownish.


4. Now add potato pieces and turmeric.  Sprinkle some water, cover and cook till potatoes become soft.


5. Now add sugar, salt and poha. Mix well.


6. Fry for 1-2 mins on a medium flame.


7. Add coconut and coriander leaves. Mix well and remove from flame.


8. Squeeze lemon juice before serving.


9. Serve with bhujia sev or green chutney