Poha ~ Indian Breakfast

Since most of my childhood was spent in India, I got a chance to experiment with different kinds of Indian food. Poha is made of beaten rice ( Chewra) and potatoes and is a quick and easy breakfast/snack option. ~ Kamakshi

Prep Time : 10 mins                                Cook Time : 15 mins
Seves : 3- 4

Step 1 : Soak 2 cups of Chura ( beaten rice ) in water for 4-5 mins. Wash and drain all the water . It will become fluffy like rice .

 

 

 

 

Step 2 : Get the ingredients ready.

1) 1 chopped potato
2) 1 chopped onion
3) 2 slit green chillies
4) 5-6 curry leaves
5) 1/2 tsp black mustard ( rai) seeds
6) 1 tsp urad dal
7) 1 tsp chana dal
8 ) 2 tbsp peanuts


Step 3 : Heat oil and put chana dal, urad dal, mustard seeds, peanuts, curry leaves and fry until they crackle. Add potatoes , saute for few minutes, then add chopped onions, chillies.
Cook till they are done. Add salt and 1/2 tsp Turmeric ( Haldi )

 

 


Final Step : Add the chewra, coriander leaves and stir.Keep it on slow flame for 5- 7 minutes.Let it cool for sometime and add then lemon juice and serve.