Poha (Flattened Rice)

                                                                   Quick & easy snack

Prep time: 5 min

Cook time: 15 min

Recipe will serve 4

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups “thick” poha
2. 2 tablespoon oil
3. 1 teaspoon mustard seeds

4. 1 teaspoon of dry peanut

4. 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

5. 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder

6. 1 green chili, finely chopped and adjusted to taste

7. 1 teaspoon ginger (finely chopped)

8. 1 onion (finely chopped)

8. 1 teaspoon salt

9. 1 teaspoon lemon juice

10. 1/4 teaspoon garam masala

11. Approximately 2 tablespoon Coriander (finely chopped)

12. 1 Bread Slice (cut into pieces and fry them slightly)

How to make:

• Gently sprinkle some water on poha and let it sit for approx. 10 minutes. (Poha comes in different thickness sizes, but you must use the “thick” poha for this recipe, or else it will become too mushy)
• Heat oil in a frying pan over medium high heat. When oil is moderately hot add mustard seeds and wait till seeds crack. Then add the dry peanuts and roast them till it turns medium brown.
• Add ginger,green chili & chopped onion and stir for a few seconds.
• Then add 1 teaspoon salt,  1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon of red chili powder & 1/4 teaspoon garam masala mix it well after adding these spices.
• Add poha and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, mixing gently. (If the poha looks too dry, add a few tablespoons of water and continue cooking).
• Remove from heat and add lemon juice, coriander & fried bread slices . Mix and cover for few minutes.
• Serve hot with a side of chutney.