Kandha-poha........

Ingredients......

2 cups poha / flattened rice

1 large onion chopped

1 tomato chopped/(optional)

¼ tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp cumin seeds

2 tbsp peanuts

7-8 curry leaves

1 green chilli,choppedp

1 red chilly

1 tsp lemon juice

2 tsp grated coconut

2 tbsp oil

salt as required

method.....

Wash and rinse the poha in water till they soften.

Add salt and turmeric powder to the poha and gently mix.

dry roast the peanuts in a pan till they become crunchy.

heat oil in the same pan.crackle the mustard seeds ,cumin seeds and then add onions and saute them till they become translucent.

add curry leaves and green chilies,red chillies and saute for half a minute.

Add tomato and fry till soft.add the roasted peanuts and stir.

add the poha and stir.

cover and steam the poha for 2-3 minutes on a low flame,give a stir again.

switch off the fire and let the poha remain covered for 1-2 minutes.

remove the lid and sprinkle some lemon juice, coriander leaves and grated coconut.

give a gentle stir and serve kanda poha for break fast or tea time.