Green Masala Poha

 

Green Masala Poha

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

Thick poha flavoured with green masala is a great way to start your morning!

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Indian

Servings: 4

Author: Shireen Sequeira

Ingredients

• 2 cups thick poha (beaten rice)
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the green masala

• 1 cup coriander leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves
• 7-8 curry leaves
• 1 " ginger chopped
• 1-2 small green chillies adjust to taste, chopped
• 1/2 cup grated coconut
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• juice of 1/2 lime adjust to taste

To season

• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 medium-big onion finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cashewnuts halved
• 1 tablespoon peanuts with skin optional
• 1 tablespoon ghee or oil

Instructions

1. In a wide bowl dissolve the sugar and salt in 1 cup of water. Add the beaten rice and gently mix until all the flakes are wet. Do not squeeze out the water from the flakes, instead place the flakes in a colander to drain off the excess water. Keep aside.

2. Using water sparingly (about 1-2 tablespoons) grind all the ingredients mentioned under 'For the green masala'. Keep it coarse.

3. Heat the oil or ghee in a heavy based kadai/wok and fry the cashew nuts and peanuts one by one for a few seconds and remove. 

4. To the same pan, add a little extra oil or ghee and when hot add the mustard seeds. When they stop spluttering, add the curry leaves, toss for a few seconds and then add the chopped onions. Fry till they turn translucent (pale).

5. Now add the coarsely ground masala and fry on a medium-low heat for about minute or so. Then add the soaked poha flakes and give everything a good mix. Check taste and season with some extra salt only if required. Remove from heat.

6. Garnish with the fried cashew nuts & peanuts and serve immediately.