Quick Recipe - Breakfast - Batata Poha

Batata Poha

By Pravin.

 This traditional Maharashtrian recipe is made of iron-rich poha. Don't forget to serve it with lemon wedges as it is the vitamin C present in lemons that aids the absorption of iron form the poha. 

Preparation Time: 10 mins.
Cooking Time: 10 mins.
Serves 4. 

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Ingredients

2 cups thick poha (beaten rice flakes)
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
6 to 8 curry leaves (kadi patta)
3 to 4 green chillies , slit
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp sugar (optional)
2 tsp oil
salt to taste

For the garnish2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
4 lemon wedges

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Method

 

1. Place the poha in a sieve and hold it under running water for a few seconds. Toss well to drain out all excess water and keep aside.
2. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
3. When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves and green chillies and stir for 1 minute.
4. Add the onions and sauté till the onions turn golden brown.
5. Add the potato, turmeric powder, salt and a little water. Cover and heat on medium flame till the potatoes are cooked.
6. Add the poha, sugar and a little more salt and mix well.
7. Serve hot garnished with the coriander and lemon wedges.

 

Tips
If the poha gets too dry sprinkle a tablespoon milk, mix well and serve immediately.  

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By Pravin.