Poha | Batata Kanda Poha

Ingredients

• 2 cups thick poha (thick)
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 1 medium potato (cubed small)
• 2 Tbsp cooking oil
• 2 Tbsp water
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 10-12 curry leaves
• 1 green chili (chopped)
• 1/2 heaping tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (a small handful)
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 pinch hing (optional)

Instructions

1. Place the poha in a colander or large sieve. Run under water and rinse. Set the poha aside. If using red rice poha, let it sit for 5 minutes, then rinse again.
2. Dice the potatoes, onions, and chili.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet. When hot, add mustard seeds. Let them pop for a few seconds. Add cumin seeds and let those toast for a few seconds. Then add curry leaves and let those sizzle in the oil.
4. Add the turmeric powder, potatoes, 2 tablespoons of water, and a pinch of salt. Cover and let cook for 6 minutes. Then add onion and cook until softened.
5. Add poha, salt, black pepper, and red chili powder. Stir until all off the spices are evenly distributed. Add lemon juice and cilantro. Give it a quick stir and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 925
• Carbohydrates: 175
• Protein: 17
• Fat: 16
• Saturated Fat: 1
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 4
• Monounsaturated Fat: 10
• Trans Fat: 0.1
• Sodium: 682
• Potassium: 795
• Fiber: 7
• Sugar: 4
• Vitamin A: 417
• Vitamin C: 131
• Calcium: 117
• Iron: 3