Batata Poha

Ingredients:

• POHA 3 CUPS
• OIL 2-3 TBSP
• CUMIN SEEDS 1/2 TSP
• MUSTARD SEEDS 1/2 TSP
• GREEN CHILLI 2 NOS.
• CURRY LEAVES 10-12
• PEANUTS 2 TBSP
• POTATO 2 MEDIUM SIZED (DICED)
• ONION 1 NO. (CHOPPED)
• SUGAR 1 TSP
• SALT TO TASTE
• TURMERIC POWDER 1/2 TSP
• FRESH CORIANDER A SMALL HANDFUL
• LEMON JUICE 1 TSP
• WATER A SPLASH
• FRESH CORIANDER A SMAL HANDFUL (CHOPPED)

Method:

1. In a large bowl add the poha, make sure that the poha that you are using are of the thick variety & they should be old.
2. Add water into the bowl & gently wash the poha by mixing them in the water, then immediately strain the poha using a sieve, let the poha rest in the sieve for 8-10 minutes.
3. While the poha is resting you can start the further cooking process.
4. Set a pan over high flame, once the pan gets hot, add the oil & heat it well.
5. Further add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, green chill, curry leaves & peanuts, mix well & cook over low flame briefly & then add the potatoes.
6. Cook the potatoes over high flame until they are half cooked, make sure you half cook the potatoes before adding the onions, if you add potatoes & onion together then the onions will get overcooked.
7. Once the potatoes are half done, add in the chopped onion & sugar, stir well & cook until the onion turns almost light golden brown over high flame.
8. When the onion turns almost light golden brown the potatoes will also be cooked perfectly, lower the flame at this stage & add salt & turmeric powder, mix well & add the soaked poha along with fresh coriander & lemon juice, stir everything very gently.
9. Further add a splash of water over the poha & cover the pan with a lid, switch off the flame & let the poha rest for 3-4 minutes, following this step will ensure that the poha turns out to be very moist & fluffy due to the steam.
10. Remove the lid after 3-4 minutes & sprinkle some freshly chopped coriander.
11. Your batata poha is ready, garnish with some grated coconut while serving.