Certainly! Here is the full process to make Poha:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flattened rice flakes (poha)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1 small potato, diced
- 1/4 cup peanuts
- 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions:
1. Rinse the flattened rice flakes in cold water 2-3 times and let them soak in water for about 10 minutes. This step will help soften the flakes. After 10 minutes, drain the water and set the flakes aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds to the hot oil. When they begin to crackle, add peanuts and sauté for a minute or two, stirring occasionally.
3. Add finely chopped onion, green chili, and diced potato to the pan. Sauté the vegetables for 2-3 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through and tender.
4. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to taste to the pan. Mix the spices into the vegetable mixture and cook for another minute or two.
5. Add the soaked flattened rice flakes to the pan and mix gently. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the flakes are heated through and soft. Be careful not to overcook the flakes as they can become mushy.
6. Once the poha is cooked, turn off the heat and let it sit for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side. Squeezing a bit of lemon juice on top of the poha just before eating adds a refreshing tanginess to the dish.
Your delicious Poha is ready to be served!
