Green Masala Poha
Thick poha flavoured with green masala is a great way to start your morning!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups thick poha (beaten rice)
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the green masala
- 1 cup coriander leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves
- 7-8 curry leaves
- 1 " ginger chopped
- 1-2 small green chillies adjust to taste, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- juice of 1/2 lime adjust to taste
To season
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 medium-big onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cashewnuts halved
- 1 tablespoon peanuts with skin optional
- 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
Instructions
- In a wide bowl dissolve the sugar and salt in 1 cup of water. Add the beaten rice and gently mix until all the flakes are wet. Do not squeeze out the water from the flakes, instead place the flakes in a colander to drain off the excess water. Keep aside.
- Using water sparingly (about 1-2 tablespoons) grind all the ingredients mentioned under 'For the green masala'. Keep it coarse
- Heat the oil or ghee in a heavy based kadai/wok and fry the cashew nuts and peanuts one by one for a few seconds and remove.
- To the same pan, add a little extra oil or ghee and when hot add the mustard seeds. When they stop spluttering, add the curry leaves, toss for a few seconds and then add the chopped onions. Fry till they turn translucent (pale)
- Now add the coarsely ground masala and fry on a medium-low heat for about minute or so. Then add the soaked poha flakes and give everything a good mix. Check taste and season with some extra salt only if required. Remove from heat
- Garnish with the fried cashew nuts & peanuts and serve immediately