Gujrati Poha
Ingredients (Serves 3 – 4)
1. Thick poha / flattened rice flakes – 2.5 cups
Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
Salt – 1/4 tsp
2. Oil – 2 tbsp
3. Peanuts – 1/3 cup
4. Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves – A few
5. Onion – 3/4 cup, finely chopped
Green chilly – 2- 3, chopped finely
6. Potato – 1 medium, peeled and cut into small cubes
7. Salt – To taste
8. Lemon/lime juice – 1 tbsp or to taste
Sugar – 1/4 – 1/2 tsp or to balance the flavors
9. Cilantro – 2 tbsp
Sev – 1 – 2 tbsp
Onion – 1 – 2 tbsp, finely chopped
Method
1. Put the thick poha in a colander and hold it under running water for about 30 – 45 seconds. Mix the poha with 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and little salt. You can sprinkle 1 – 2 tbsp milk also. Set aside for 15 minutes.
2. Heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-high. Add peanuts and fry for a few minutes. Transfer to a plate. In the remaining oil, splutter mustard seeds and fry cumin seeds and curry leaves. Add onion, a pinch of salt and green chilies. Cook for a few minutes until transparent. Add turmeric powder, potato cubes and little salt. Mix well. Cover and cook for a few minutes over medium-low heat. Stir in between. Cook until potatoes are completely done. Add poha and 1/4 – 1/2 tsp sugar. Mix well. Check for salt. Cover and cook for a minute. If the poha looks very dry, sprinkle little water and cook for 1-2 more minutes. Switch off. Add lemon juice, chopped cilantro, fried peanuts and mix well. Sprinkle 1 tsp sev, finely chopped onion and serve warm.
