Poha with Vegetables

By Praveen Kumar

Ingredients:
Puffed rice (Poha) – 50 gms
Mixed vegetables – 1/2 cup (Peas, cauliflower, carrots – cut into small pieces)
Peanuts – 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves – few
Asafoetida – 1/2 tsp
Green chilli – 1, slit
Tomato – 1, chopped
Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
Lime juice – 1 tsp
Coriander leaves – 1 stalk, finely chopped
Water as required
Oil – 1 tbsp
Salt as per taste

Method:
1. Wash poha in a sieve and keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds, curry leaves, asafoetida and green chilli.
3. Once the mustard seeds stop crackling add the tomato and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add the vegetables, peanuts, salt, turmeric powder and stir-fry till the vegetables are almost done.
5. Now add the washed poha and keep stirring, sprinkling a little water from time to time till the poha has become soft and fluffy. Mix in the lime juice, adjust the seasoning and garnish with coriander leaves.

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

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