Poha Aloo – beaten rice flakes with potatoes

Poha Aloo - beaten rice flakes with potatoes

Things needed
Poha / Aval / Beaten rice flakes, 2 cups
Onion, 1, sliced and diced
Potato, 2 medium, diced

Dessicated coconut, 1 spoonful

Mustard seeds, 1 tsp
Channa dal, 1 tsp
Urad dal, 1 tsp
Asafoetida, a pinch
Turmeric powder, a pinch
Dried red chillies, 3
Curry leaves, a sprig
Salt, to taste
Oil, 1 tbsp

Wash the poha in cold running water for a couple of minutes. Strain and keep aside.
Peel and chunk the potatoes and cook them in the microwave for 3 minutes
In a thick-bottomed pan, take a spoonful of oil. Once it gets hot, toss in the channa and urad dal.
Roast them golden. Then add the chillies and curry leaves.
Finally add the mustard seeds.
Once the seeds stop spluttering, add the turmeric and asafoetida.
Next, add the onions and fry them translucent.
Once the onions are done, add the cooked potatoes and salt and mix well.
Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Mix the contents of the pan well and slowly add the poha.
Mix gently, test for salt and serve hot.