Poha is a popular breakfast dish in many parts of India. This recipe is similar to Kanda Poha that is popular in Maharashtra. It is mainly made poha and onions, here we add bell pepper, green peas, roasted peanuts and potatoes to the poha to make it more nutritious. You can add more vegetables to this like boiled corn, sprouts, grated carrot etc. to make this healthier.
Ingredients :
3 cups of beaten rice (poha) (soaked for 15 to 20 minutes and drained)
1 boiled potato
1/2 cup fresh green peas
1 green bell pepper (capsicum)
2 onions finely chopped
2 tablespoons grated coconut
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon split urad dal
2 to 3 green chillies
10 to 12 Curry leaves
a bunch of Coriander leaves
Salt to taste
Method :
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Add turmeric powder, curry leaves and onions when the mustard seeds start spluttering.
Add peas and capsicum when the onions turn translucent. Saute for a few minutes till capsicum and peas are cooked. You can sprinkle water if required. Add mashed potatoes finally.
Add coconut and mix thoroughly. Finally, add soaked and drained poha, salt and mix thoroughly.
Add lemon juice and finely chopped coriander leaves and mix again.
Serve hot with a cup of tea.
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