Perfect Snack - Poha

Poha or beaten rice are flatten flakes of rice which can be made into sweet or savory dishes. They are easily digestible. There are many ways to cook poha but I like this way of preparation because the lemon juice gives this dish a refreshing flavor. 

Ingredients:

2 cups thick poha (flattened rice)
4 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp mustard seeds

2 tsp finely minced ginger
5-6 curry leaves

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1 medium size tomato, dice
2 green chilies, chopped finely
1 medium onion chopped finely
1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1/4 or more cup frozen peas
Salt to taste

lemon juice to taste
cilantro leaves, minced for garnish

Method:

Wash poha in water and drain it. Set it aside.
Heat olive oil in a wok.  Add the mustard and cumin seeds. Let it crackle then add the ginger, green chilies  and onions. Fry till soft and translucent. Then add the tomatoes and add a 1/2 tsp salt and cook until tomatoes are very soft. 

Then add the poha and turmeric and mix it well. Then add the frozen peas and cook for 2 or 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 teaspoons of lemon  juice over the poha and mix well. Adjust seasonings and serve hot garnished with cilantro leaves.