Green Peas Poha

Another traditional favourite it can be eaten for Breakfast,Brunch or Tea.Pohey is prepared from boiled Rice which is beaten and dried during the Summer months.By washing it under the tap in a colander this is re-constitituted into an edible cereal.

Preparation Time: 10 mins.
Cooking Time: 8 mins.
Serves 4



Ingredients


1 cup thick beaten rice (poha)
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
a pinch asafoetida
1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 cup green peas
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp sugar (optional)
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste

For the garnish
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)


Method
Place the poha in a sieve and hold it under running water for a few seconds. Toss well to drain out all excess water and keep aside.
Heat the oil and add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves and cook for 2minutes.
Add the turmeric powder and cook for 1 minute.
Add half cup of water and the green peas and cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the poha, salt, ginger garlic paste, sugar and mix well. Cook again for a few minutes.
Add the lemon juice and mix well.
Serve hot garnished with chopped coriander.


Handy tip :
If the poha gets too dry sprinkle a tablespoon of milk, mix well and serve immediately.