Batata Poha

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups poha (flattened rice flakes)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp channa dal
• 5-6 curry leaves
• 2 green chillies
• 1 medium onion chopped fine
• 1 large or 2 medium potatoes quartered, cut into small pieces
  
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• Pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• Half a juiced lemon
• Salt to taste
• ¼ tsp sugar
• Chopped coriander to garnish

Method:

1. Put the poha in a sieve and wash under running water. Transfer to a bowl and fill with enough water to just cover the poha. Keep aside.
2. Heat the oil in a pan on a medium flame and add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, channa dal, curry leaves, green chillies and asafoetida. Fry till the spluttering stops and then add the onion. Fry till soft and translucent.
3. Add the potatoes and stir frequently; cook for 3-5 minutes.
4. Drain the poha completely to remove all water and add it to the above mix.
5. Add the turmeric powder, salt and sugar stir well to blend all ingredients.
6. Cook for another minute. Turn off the fire. Pour lime juice over the poha and mix well.
7. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve while hot.