Poha

pohe for Swc

Poha is flattened cooked rice.

2 cup Thick Pohe
1 large Onion, chopped
1 large tomato,chopped
1 capcicum chopped(optional)
6french beans chopped(optional)
1 Potato, cubed into 1 inch cubes
2 Green chilies, sliced
1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Salt to taste
1 spoon sugar
1 tbsp oil
2 teaspoons Mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida
2 teaspoons Turmeric powder
some peanuts
Water 1/4th cup

To Garnish

Coriander leaves, chopped finely
Lemon juice
sev

Method:

Wash Pohe and rinse well until the water runs clear. Drain all the water and keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes.

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds. When they splutter, add asafoetida, turmeric powder, chopped onion, potato,french beans,capcicum and green chilies. When potatoes are almost cooked add the sugar, salt, lemon juice and 1/4th cup of water. Mix well. Now add the soaked pohe. Mix well.

Cover and cook for about 5 minutes on medium heat. Remove the lid, stir and again allow it to cook for 2 minutes. Garnish with sev and coriander leaves. Enjoy !