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DISH NAME : BATATA POHA
Preparation Time : 15 minutes
Cooking Time : 12 minutes
Description
Batata poha is popular in Maharashtra. Batata means potato and poha is beaten rice in Marathi . This dish is served for breakfat, brunch or as a snack with tea. It is rather a simple dish which can be done within a few minutes.
Note
1) Here i have used thin variety of beaten rice.
2) Do not let the beaten rice dry while cooking. If necessary sprinkle a few drops of water to prevent from drying.
| Quantity | Name |
|---|---|
| 1.5 Cups | Beaten rice flakes |
| 0.5 Tsp. | Mustard seeds |
| 0.5 Tsp. | Cumim seeds |
| 1 Tsp. | Green chilli chopped fine |
| 0.5 Cup | Onions chopped fine |
| 0.5 Cup | Potatoes,peeled cubed & boiled |
| 1 Pinch | Turmeric powder |
| 1 Pinch | Asafoetida (hing) |
| 2 Tbsp. | Raisins (optional) |
| 2 Tbsp. | Cashews (optional) |
| 1 Tbsp. | Peanuts fried(optional) |
| 1 Tsp. | Sugar |
| 3 Tbsp. | Corriander leaves chopped fine |
| 0.25 Cup | Green peas, cooked |
| 2 Tsp. | Lime juice |
| Salt to taste | |
| 1 Tbsp. | Oil |
Method
1) Wash beaten ricea by holding it under running water in a sieve for a few seconds.
2) Drain out all excess water. Heat oil & crackle mustard and cumin. 3) Then add onion, green chillies, raisins, cashews & peanuts.
4) Let onions fry to a golden brown.
5) Add turmeric, asafoetida, salt, sugar, potato & green peas. Stir till everything mixes well.
6) Now add poha and mix well. Keep on a low flame with lid & let it steam for 5 to 8 minutes.
7) Remove from heat and add corriander leaves and lime juice. Mix well and serve.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with lime wedges.