Poha (Flattened Rice)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Poha (flattened rice)
• 1 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1/2 cup Chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon Chopped green chilies
• 1/2 cup Potato (diced)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. 1Place the 2 cups of Poha (flattened rice) in a fine-mesh sieve. Gently rinse them under cool running water for about 30 seconds, just enough to lightly moisten them. Let the rinsed poha sit in the sieve for 5 minutes to allow them to soften.
2. 2Place a 10-inch skillet over medium heat (350°F / 175°C). Add the 2 tablespoons of Vegetable oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the 1 teaspoon of Mustard seeds and the 1/2 teaspoon of Cumin seeds. Cook for about 30 seconds, or until the mustard seeds begin to pop and the cumin seeds are fragrant.
3. 3Add the 1/2 cup of Chopped onion and the 1 teaspoon of Chopped green chilies to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes, or until the onions look soft and slightly see-through.
4. 4Add the 1/2 cup of Potato (diced) and the 1/4 teaspoon of Turmeric powder to the skillet. Stir everything together well and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the diced potato pieces are tender when pierced with a fork.
5. 5Add the softened 2 cups of Poha (flattened rice) and the 1 teaspoon of Salt to the skillet. Gently mix everything together, being careful not to break the poha too much, until the poha is evenly coated with the spices and vegetables.
6. 6Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring gently and occasionally, until the poha is heated through and has absorbed the flavors. The poha should be soft but not mushy.
7. 7Remove the skillet from the heat. Drizzle the 1 tablespoon of Lemon juice over the poha and sprinkle with the 2 tablespoons of Chopped cilantro. Gently toss to combine.
8. 8Serve the Poha immediately while it is hot.

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