Thursday, June 16, 2011

Lemon Poha (A variation of Bataat Poha)



This is an accidental dish, accidental does not mean that I was planning to prepare something and I got this recipe. To be frank this is my sister's recipe.  I was talking with my elder sister today morning and baaton baaton mein aisa hua ki she told how she prepares 'Bataat Poha' and I can also use lemon juice  at the end  like my another sister use in her poha recipe. Unfornunately, I din't  ask about exact quantity of ingredients, still I thought of 'lets give it a try' thing and I tied up this recipe with the other bataat poha recipe and the result came out very tasty yummy. Thanks to both my sisters for the recipe.


Ingredients:

  • Poha Thick  - 1 1/2 Cup (Soak for 3-5 Minutes then drain)
  • Oil - 1/2 Tbsp
  • Mustard Seeds  - 1/8 Tsp
  • Dried Red Chilly - 1 (Wrinkled - Ghaati Menasu)
  • Cumin seeds (Jeera) - 1/2 Tsp
  • Cashew Nut - 4-5
  • Peanut - 10 - 12 (or 1 Tbsp)
  • Curry Leaves - 2
  • Onion (Finely chopped) - 1/4 Cup
  • Red Chilly Powder - 1/2 Tsp (adjust to taste)
  • Garam Masala - 1/4 Tsp
  • Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp
  • Potato (Boiled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes) - 1/4 Cup
  • Salt - 1/2 Tsp
  • Lemon Juice - 3/4 Tsp
  • Coriander Leaves (finely chopped) - 1 Tbsp  (for garnishing)

Method:

  • On medium flame heat Oil in a non stick pan. Add Mustard seeds, when they start spluttering add Jeera, Peanuts, Cashew nuts, dried Red chilly. Saute' till peanuts get slight brownish color. 
  • Now add Onion and Curry leaves. Saute' occasionally  till onion becomes lightly brown. 
  • Add Red chilly powder, Garam masala powder and Turmeric powder, mix for few seconds, add Potato mix well for a minute or two. 
  • Now put in 1/8 Tsp of salt, mix well. Add Poha and remaining salt mix well, turn off the heat. 
  • Sprinkle the Lemon juice, mix then garnish with Coriander leaves. Serve Hot.




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