Masala Poha

Masala Poha

Ingredients:

*. 1 1/2 cup thick poha
*. 1/2 Tbsp cumin seeds
*. ½ Tbsp Coriander seeds
*. ¼ cup shredded coconut
*. ¼ cup finely chopped onion
*. Red chilli powder
*. Turmeric powder
*. Salt to taste
*. Sugar
*. Mustard seeds
*. Asafetida
*. Curry leaves
*. Coriander leaves for garnish
*. Coconut oil for seasoning ( use vegetable oil as substitute)

Preparation:

*. Soak the poha in enough water; let it sit until it turns soft. Drain the water completely. (Here in the US (States), even the thick poha/avalakki does not take time to turn soft, so exercise caution.
*. Dry roast cumin seeds and coriander seeds. Allow it to cool. Powder it using mortar and pestle or spread the roasted seeds on a sheet of paper. Now use the roti/chapathi rolling pin to make powder.
*. The powder need not have to be very fine, but should not be coarse either.
*. Chop the onions finely and also the coriander leaves and keep aside.

Method :

*. Add the dry powders, turmeric, chilli powder salt,and sugar to the poha andmix thoroughly but lightly using tip of the hand.
*. Add the chopped onion andcoconut to this mixture andmix well.
*. Now for the tadka(seasoning) heat oil, add mustard seeds, asafetida, curry leaves.
*. Put this onto the poha mixture and add chopped coriander leaves for garnish.