Poha / Flattened Rice
I was going through a lot of food blogs and realised that nearly all of them write a nice ,sweet little story before every recipe. What baffles me is how does every recipe have such an interesting story behind it .Well either I rack my brains for one or become an interesting story teller.
Now say for example this "poha" , what can I write about it which will make you read that before getting inspired or humoured (can I say ) to make it. Hmmm....beats me...friends just go ahead and make it.Wish me better luck next time.
Ingredients
1. 2 cups poha
2. 2 medium potatoes cubed into small pieces and soaked in water to avoid discolouring.
3. 1 medium onion chopped fine
4. 1 sprig of curry leaves
5. ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
6. ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
7. 1 green chilly chopped fine
8. 4 tablespoons oil
9. 1 cup heapful fresh grated coconut
10. 1 teaspoon lime juice
11. Salt to taste
Method
1. Wash the rice in a big pan of water and leave in a strainer to let the water drain out .
2. Take oil in a pan and turn the gas on medium flame.
3. When the oil becomes warm add the cumin seeds and stir for a while.
4. Add curry leaves followed by the onions and green chillies.
5. When the onion changes colour, add the turmeric powder and the potatoes , stir for a few seconds and cover the pan with a lid. Stir occasionally and sprinkle water if you feel that the potatoes are sticking to the bottom of the pan.
6. Tumble in the flattened rice and stir . Many people prefer poha without adding the grated coconut, it tastes good but I feel the coconut makes it delicious.
7. Add the coconut and sprinkle the lime juice and the salt and mix gently.
8. The poha is ready to be served.
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