Savory Onion & Beaten Rice (Kanda Poha)

Savory Onion & Beaten Rice (Kanda Poha)

Ingredients

2 cups poha (flattened rice/beaten rice)

2 – 4 tbsp oil

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tbsp roasted peanuts

1 very finely chopped green chilli

6-7 fresh curry leaves

2 medium size finely chopped onions

salt - to taste

½ tsp sugar

½ tsp turmeric powder

2 tbsp lemon juice

For garnishing: ¼ cup chopped coriander leaves, ¼ cup grated coconut

Directions

Wash the poha (beaten rice) in a sieve twice and set aside for 5-10 minutes for the water to drain out completely (do not wash more than twice as excess washing and soaking will make the poha soggy). Meanwhile heat oil in wok and add mustard seeds. When the seeds start to crackle add peanuts and stir for few seconds. Add curry leaves, then onions and finally green chillies and saute for a few minutes. Add turmeric powder and stir. Then add the drained poha and some salt and sugar.  Check seasoning and mix gently. Turn off the heat and add some freshly chopped coriander leaves, some lemon juice and freshly grated coconut. Mix gently and serve with hot chai!