Kanda Aloo Poha

This is a tasty Maharashtrian snack that is made from beaten rice (poha).

Ingredients:

4 cup poha (beaten rice)
1 onion (kanda)
1 potato (aloo)
1 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
4 green chillies
curry leaves
4 tbsp grated coconut
4 tbsp cilantro (coriander leaves)
4 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste

Method:

1) Cut potato into 1" cubes and half-cook them till just about tender (around 5 min in microwave)
2) Heat mustard seeds in oil till they splutter. Add chillies and curry leaves. Fry for a minute
3) Then add onions and fry them till they turn brown. Add turmeric and red chilli powder.
4) Then add half-cooked potatoes and fry them till they are done.
5) Soak poha in water for about 2 minutes.
6) Add poha and mix carefully, so that poha is not mashed. Cook for about 2 mins.
7) Add a dash of lemon juice and salt to taste
8) Garnish with grated coconut and cilantro

Tip: Green peas can also be fried along with potatoes.

Serves 4
Serving Suggestion: Serve with tea