Kanda Poha

Ingredients

• 2 cupsPoha (flattened rice, thick variety)
• 1 largeOnion, finely chopped
• 2Green chillies, slit
• 3 tbspRoasted peanuts
• 1 tspMustard seeds
• 1/2 tspCumin seeds
• 1/2 tspTurmeric powder
• 10Curry leaves
• 1 tspSalt
• 1 tspSugar
• 1 tbspLemon juice
• 2 tbspCoriander leaves, chopped
• 2 tbspSev (for garnish, optional)
• 2 tbspOil

Method

1. 1

   Rinse the poha briefly in a colander under running water until just softened (3-5 seconds), then drain immediately. Do not soak — poha should be soft but separate, not mushy.

2. 2

   Sprinkle salt, sugar and turmeric over the drained poha and toss gently with fingertips. Rest 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a wide pan. Add mustard seeds; when they crackle, add cumin, peanuts and curry leaves.

4. 4

   Add chopped onion and green chillies. Sauté on medium until the onion is translucent, 3-4 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the seasoned poha and toss gently to mix. Cover and steam on low for 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Off the heat squeeze in lemon juice and stir in coriander leaves. Serve immediately, topped with sev if desired.