Power Poha

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :9 mins
Total Time :19 mins
Servings :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 :

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.
Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the turmeric powder, tomatoes and kabuli chana, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the green chilli paste, chilli powder, salt and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
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.
Serve hot.