Matar Poha with Aloo (Poha with Peas and Potato)
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Servings: 4
Author: Meena, www.hookedonheat.com
- 2 tbsp light cooking oil
- 1 tsp black mustard seeds
- 5-6 curry leaves
- 1/4 cup skin-on raw peanuts
- 1 medium-sized onion finely chopped
- 1 medium sized potato chopped into tiny cubes
- 1/2 cup frozen peas thawed
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- salt to taste
- 1 1/2 cups poha washed thoroughly and drained
- a handful of fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped for garnish
- squeeze of fresh lemon juice for garnish
Heat oil on medium-high heat in a wide pan and add in mustard seeds. Once they start to pop, add in curry leaves and peanuts.
Saute for a few seconds before adding in the chopped onion. Let it fry for about a minute until it starts to soften and brown along the edges.
Add in chopped potatoes and fry for 3-4 minutes until the potatoes start to soften.
Add in peas, spices and salt, and give it a good mix.
Add in the washed poha, mix well and let it cook covered for another 4-5 minutes, until the poha softens. Make sure to give it a stir in between to prevent it from burning.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice.