Poha with Green masala -Vitamin RIch Masala

  

Ingredients

poha/ flattened rice thick to medium flakes 1 1/2 cups

green peas 1/2 cup

onion 1/2 cup finely chopped

mustard seeds 1/2 tsp 

cumin/ jeera 1/2 tsp

 

curry leaves finely chopped 1-2 tsp finely chopped 

 

roasted peanuts 2-3 tbsp

 

salt to taste

 

sugar 1/2 tsp optional

 

turmeric pdr 1/4 tsp

 

oil 2 tbsp

 

lemon juice 1 tbsp 

 

For Green Masala

coriander leaves 1/2 cup 

mint leaves 1/4 cup

ginger 1 tsp chopped

garlic clove 2 optional

green chilies 2

lemon juice 1 tsp

water 2 tbsp for grinding 

Garnish

coriander leaves finely chopped  2 tbsp 

Instructions 

Gently rinse poha in a colander under running water 2-3 times until they soften, and then drain out all the water. When you press with your fingers, it should break easily. Keep it aside. In a Blender, add coriander leaves, mint leaves, ginger, garlic, green chilies, lemon juice and water. Blend smoothly to make a paste and keep aside. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan on medium flame, add mustard seeds, and cumin seeds, and let them splutter. Then add curry leaves and saute for few seconds. Then, add chopped onion and saute it till they are soft and translucent. Now add green masala paste, green peas and saute well for 3-4 minutes until the raw smell of ginger-garlic goes away. Now add soaked poha, turmeric (optional), salt, and sugar and mix everything gently. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes on low flame. Stir occasionally. Add lemon juice, and roasted peanuts and mix well. Garnish with coriander leaves, mix well, and serve hot.

 

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