Introduction
'Poha' is a very popular North Indian snack, widely used as breakfast and evening snack.
A) Ingredients
1. Poha (1 Cup)
2. Onion (1 Medium Size) - finely chopped
3. Potato (1 Medium Size) - finely chopped
4. Tomato (1 Medium Size) - finely chopped
5. Curry Leaves - better if fresh
6. Mustard Seeds (small) - 1 tbsp
7. Salt (to taste)
8. Pepper ( to taste)
9. Turmeric - 3/4 tbsp
10. Cooking Oil - 2 tbsp
B. Method
Wash the poha under water for 30 seconds, sieve the water away nicely and keep the poha aside so that any water left can dry away. Make sure that the poha doesnt stick to each other and is feathery.
Heat a pan, and add the cooking oil. Now add the curry leaves and mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds are cracked, add the finely chopped onion, and fry till onion is golden brown. Now add the finely chopped potatoes. Keep frying till the potato is cooked. Now add turmeric and mix well. Once the potato is cooked, add the poha and mix well so that the poha is nicely mixed with all the mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. In the end add the finely chopped tomato and cover for 2 minutes.
Poha is ready. Serve hot with a nice cup of tea.
Tips: Both the taste and nutrition of poha can be increased by adding more finely chopped vegetables like carrots, capsicum, peas etc.
