Baked Poha

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :1 mins
Total Time :41 mins
Servings :Makes 4 servings

Ingredients :

1 1/2 cups thick beaten rice (poha)
1 tbsp semolina (rava)
1/2 cup curds (dahi)
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste
1 1/2 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)

For The Garnish
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Method :

Combine the semolina and 1 tbsp of water in a bowl, mix well and keep aside to soak for 10 minutes.Wash the poha in running water for a few seconds. Drain and keep aside.Transfer the poha into a deep bowl, add the soaked semolina, curds, coriander, green chillies, sugar, lemon juice and salt and mix well.Spread this mixture evenly in a greased baking dish and keep aside.Heat the oil in a small non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and mix well.Pour this tempering evenly over the poha mixture and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400 °f) for 10 to 15 minutes.Serve immediately garnished with coriander.