Poha (Maami's Corner)

This is a traditional breakfast item in Maharashtra. Very easy to make.

INGREDIENTS:

Rice flakes/beaten rice/Aval: 1 cup

Onion: 2 chopped

Green chilli: 2 chopped
Potato: 1 cubed small & parboiled

Ground nuts: 3 tbsps

Green peas: half cup cooked

Turmeric powder: 1/4tsp

Curry leaves: few

Coriander leaves: 1 tbsp chopped

Mustard seeds: 1 tsp

Coconut gratings: 2 tbsps (optional)

Lime juice: 1 tbsp

Oil: 2 tbsps

Salt to taste

METHOD:

Wash the rice flakes & strain immediately.

Heat oil, fry ground nuts & remove, now add mustard seeds, add onion, green chilli & curry leaves.

When transparent, add turmeric,potato & green peas & salt.

Now, add the rice flakes. Stir till heated through.

Add the fried nuts, coriander leaves & coconut (optional).

Take off fire & sprinkle lime juice.