Kanda poha

Ingredients

• 2 cups thick poha (flattened rice)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chillies, chopped
• ¼ cup raw peanuts
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• A sprig of curry leaves
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander and grated fresh coconut to garnish

Method

1. Rinse the poha in a sieve under running water until just soft. Drain and mix in the salt, sugar and turmeric.
2. Heat oil and fry the peanuts until crisp. Remove and keep aside.
3. In the same oil, add mustard seeds. When they splutter add curry leaves, green chillies and onion. Cook until the onion is soft.
4. Add the poha and peanuts. Mix gently, cover and steam on low heat for 2–3 minutes.
5. Squeeze in the lemon juice and garnish with coriander and coconut. Serve hot with tea.