{ { Poha } }

RICE FLAKES UPMA ( POHA)

Ingredients::
1. Rice flakes 1 cup
2. Salt to taste
3. Turmeric powder ¼ tsp.
4. Onion (Big) 2
5. Potatoes 1
6. Green chillies 2 to 3

Seasoning::
1. Mustard seeds ½ tsp
2. Cumin seeds ½ tsp
3. Curry leaves
4. Hing little
5. Ground nuts - hand full.

Garnishing::
1. Coriander leaves
2. Grated coconut 2 tsp
3. Lemon ½ (Optional)

Method::
1. Wash rice flakes nicely and drain all the water and keep it aside for 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Cut green chillies, onion, potato finely and keep it separately.
3. Take a kadai, heat it with oil and season it with the above ingredients.
4. Add onion, green chillies and fry till they are soft.
5. Add finely cut potato, fry it till it is cooked and add turmeric powder with 4 to 5 tblsp water.
6. Then add washed and drained poha, salt and stir well for 3-4 minutes. Switch off the stove.
7. Garnish it with coriander leaves, grated coconut and lemon juice.

& This is a delicious snack for young and old alike. &

Tips::
1. Poha if it is not soaked properly, then the upma will be very dry.
2. If it is a thick poha, add some more water.
3. Poha can be made only with Potato, if you do not wish to add Onion.
4. Poha can be made only with Onion, if you do not wish to add Potato.