Kanda Poha (Onion Poha)

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Poha / Flattened Rice ( I used White Poha)
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1-1.5 tsp Sugar
• 1 med-big Onion (chopped)
• 1-2 Green chilli (chopped)
• 2 tbsp Peanuts (refer notes)
• 1 tbsp Pottukadala / Roasted Gram ( optional)
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1/3 cup Coconut
• 2 tbsp Chopped coriander leaves
• 1-1.5 tbsp Lemon juice
• Salt
• Oil (I used Sunflower oil)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the poha under the water till it softens. The crunchiness should be gone and becomes mushy.

2. 2

   Add sugar, salt and turmeric powder to poha and gently mix with your finger tips.

3. 3

   Dry roast the peanuts and pottukadala (if using) in a wide pan. Keep it aside.

4. 4

   Heat oil and add the mustard seeds. once it pops, add chopped onion, curry leaves and green chilli. Cook, till it becomes soft. No need to brown the onion.

5. 5

   Add roasted peanuts and stir. Add poha and gently stir, till everything is combined. Cover and steam the poha on low flame for 3-4 mins.

6. 6

   Add grated coconut, chopped coriander leaves and lemon juice. Gently mix. Do a taste test and add more slat or sugar. Cover and cook for 2-3 mins.

7. 7

   Remove from fire and serve hot.