Poha ~ Simple and easy, My Mom's way..

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For the 7th and the last day of the Blogging marathon I chose another version of rice called atukulu or beaten flat rice.
I have always liked Poha right from when I can remember it. I always liked the way my Mom made it.
Poha is made from what we call in Telugu 'Atukulu' or in English 'Beaten Flat Rice flakes'
For making Poha the correct variety of the flat rice is required. You need the thick flat rice. The thin flat rice breaks up into pieces when you prepare it this way. So you will always require the thick one.
When you have the required ingredients, this dish is very easy to make. Its a fun snack, but I love to eat to for lunch, dinner or breakfast too.
My Mom adds peanuts to this dish which makes this dish more so yummy!

Ingredients:

2 cups poha, beaten flat rice, atukulu
1/4 cup peanuts, dry roasted and coarsely ground

1 small onion, chopped
3 green chillies, chopped

1/4 tsp urad daal
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp jeera or cumin seeds
few curry leaves
2 dry red chillies, broken
1 tbsp of oil
pinch of turmeric
salt to taste

chopped coriander leaves for garnish
lemon juice to taste (optional)

Method:

Wash the rice flakes in water couple of times. Drain all the water, lightly squeeze the flakes to take to excess water. Keep aside for 20 min.
Dry roast peanuts till lightly brown. Grind them to make a coarse powder.
Heat oil in kadai.
Add the urad daal, mustard seeds and jeera, Let them splutter.
Add the dry red chillis and the curry leaves.
Add the onions and green chillies. Saute for couple of minutes. Add the turmeric powder.
Add the soaked poha along with salt and mix well.
Add the ground peanuts. Mix well.
Add the chopped coriander leaves.
Add lemon juice if you wish.
Serve hot!
Enjoy!!!

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