Poha - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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150 g flattened rice
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
6 curry leaves
2 green chilies, slit lengthwise (optional)
1 medium onion, chopped fine
100 g potatoes, boiled quartered and sliced very thin
10 g cashew nuts
1 pinch turmeric powder
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt
chopped coriander (to garnish)
Preparation
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* Put the poha in a sieve and wash under running water for 2 minutes. Keep aside to drain.
Heat the oil in a pan on a medium flame and add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chillies. Fry till the spluttering stops and then add the onion. Fry till soft and translucent.
Add the cashews nut and potatoes and stirring frequently, cook for 2-3 minutes.
Drain the poha completely to remove all water and add it to the above mix. Add the turmeric powder and stir well to blend all ingredients.
Cook for another minute. Turn off the fire. Pour lime juice over the poha and mix well.
Garnish with chopped coriander and serve while hot. Poha tastes great with Mint-Coriander Chutney!
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