Power Poha

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 9 mins
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients

• 2 cups thick beaten rice (poha)
• 1/2 cup soaked and boiled kabuli chana (white chick peas)
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp green chilli paste
• 1/4 tsp chilli powder
• salt to taste
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

1. Place the poha in a sieve and hold it under running water for a few seconds. Keep aside for 2 minutes for the water to drain out completely.
2. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
3. When the seeds crackle, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Add the turmeric powder, tomatoes, kabuli chana, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
5. Add the green chilli paste, chilli powder, salt and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
6. Add the soaked beaten rice, sugar, lemon juice and coriander, mix well and cook on medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
7. Serve hot.