Venky's Morning Poha

a. Thick flakes of poha - 2 cups

b. Veggies - all optional & in any combination - peas, potato, french

beans, capsicum, tomato, broccoli, etc. finely chopped

c. One tablespoon veg oil

d. for seasoning - mustard seeds (rai), urad dal, cashew nut pieces

(optional), turmeric powder, green chillies, ginger finely chopped

e. salt to taste

f. for garnishing - coconut flakes, coriander finely chopped

g. lemon juice for taste

1. Soak the poha in water, drain it after 30 seconds and keep it aside

2. Heat oil, splutter mustard seeds, add turmeric powder, the dal and

cashew, when slightly brown, add chilly and ginger

3. Add the veggies and when cooked 90 percent, add the poha, salt and

mix it well, and keep it covered over low heat for two minutes

4. Add the garnishing and mix well.

5. Remove from the heat, add the lime juice and mix well.

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