POHE / BEATEN RICE

Ingredients:-

·        1 large bowl of beaten rice/pohe

·        1 onion diced

·        2 green chillies cut into small pieces

·        3-4 curry leaves

·        Coriander finely chopped

·        Groundnuts about 20gms

·        Mustard seeds

·        Cumin seeds

·        Turmeric powder

·        Salt

·        Oil

Preparation:-       

·        Wash the beaten rice/pohe in water and leave aside to soften.

·        Heat about 3 tablespoons of oil in a wok. Fry the groundnuts in the oil till they darken a bit. Remove and keep aside.

·        Add mustard and cumin seeds to the oil. Let them crackle. Add curry leaves, chillies and onions. Sauté till the onions change their colour.

·        Add a pinch of turmeric powder and the groundnuts.

·        Add the beaten rice and salt and stir properly till all of it is yellow in colour. Add the finely chopped coriander and mix.

·        Serve hot with a dash of lemon juice.

Note: - Pohe can be made in many ways. Instead of onions you can add sliced potatoes. In this same recipe you can add tomatoes or green peas. Serve with grated fresh coconut spread over it.