Ingredients:
- 2 cups (300g) Thin Poha (Flattened Rice)
- 1/2 tsp (3g) Salt
- 1 tsp (5g) Granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Vegetable oil
- 1 tsp (5g) Mustard seeds
- 1 tsp (5g) Cumin seeds
- 10-12 Fresh curry leaves
- 3 Green chilies, slit lengthwise
- 1 medium (110g) Onion, finely diced
- 1/2 tsp (2g) Turmeric powder
- 1/4 cup (35g) Raw peanuts
- 1/4 cup (15g) Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup (30g) Nylon Sev
- 1 tbsp (15g) Grated fresh coconut
Instructions:
- Place the thin poha in a colander. Rinse under running cold water for 30-60 seconds, gently tossing with your fingers. Shake off excess water and let it sit in the colander.
- In a separate bowl, toss the damp poha with salt and sugar until evenly distributed.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add peanuts and fry until deep golden brown and nutty. Remove peanuts and set aside.
- In the same oil, add mustard seeds. Once they start popping, add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and slit green chilies. Sauté for 30 seconds until curry leaves are crisp.
- Add finely diced onions to the pan. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until translucent and slightly caramelized. Stir in the turmeric powder and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the prepared poha to the skillet and toss gently to coat each grain with the turmeric-oil mixture. Stir in lemon juice and the fried peanuts.
- Cover with a lid and let steam on low heat for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro, grated coconut, and nylon sev before serving.