Kaandha Poha (Maharashtrian Potato-Onion Beaten Rice) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Kaandha Poha is a traditional Indian (Maharashtrian) snack or vegetarian main dish that has several variations. In some orthodox families, this is a breakfast speciality! Poha = beaten rice Ingredients:
1 cup beaten rice (poha) |
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil |
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds |
1/2 teaspoon urad dal (split black gram) |
1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder |
1 green chili pepper, slit lengthwise |
1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced |
1 small potato, peeled,diced |
salt |
2 tablespoons water |
1/2 lemon, juice of |
1 teaspoon chopped coriander leaves |
Directions:
1. Soak poha in enough water to cover (NOT the 2 tablespoons of water) for 5 minutes.
2. Drain and squeeze out excess water, working in batches of handfuls.
3. Heat oil in a skillet and add the mustard seeds, Urad dal, turmeric, and slit green chili.
4. When the mustard seeds start to sputter, add the onion and potato and saute for 5 minutes.
5. Add salt and 2 tablespoons of water, and cover.
6. After 5 minutes, uncover, add the poha and saute for another 5 minutes.
7. Remove from flame add the lime juice and garnish with chopped coriander.
8. Serve hot.
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