Kanda (Onion) Poha

Kanda (Onion) Poha

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cooking Time: 10 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

1 cup flattened/beaten rice or Poha

1 onion finely chopped

2-3 green chillies chopped

2 tbsp peanuts or green peas

½ tsp turmeric powder

½ tsp sugar

2 tsp lime juice

Chopped coriander for garnish

Salt to taste

Tempering:

2-3 tsp oil

1 tsp mustard

1 tsp cumin

8-10 curry leaves

pinch of asafoetida

Method:

1. Wash the poha and strain it in a colander and leave it aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan; add the tempering and let it splutter. Now add the peanuts and fry till crisp.
3. Now add onion and green chillies and sauté for 1 min. (If using green peas add now and sauté for 1 min)
4. Add salt, turmeric and sugar and mix well.
5. Add the washed poha to the pan and mix well and cover and let it cook for 1 min and finally add lime juice.
6. Remove and garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.

Co-zy Tips:

1. You may add finely chopped potatoes and tomatoes for extra flavour and texture.
2. Also some bhujia or sev can be added before serving to give some crunch.