Kanda Poha/Beaten Rice Snack/Masala Avalaki

Poha/beaten rice is a nutritious breakfast or tea time snack item. It should be served hot.


Serves-2
Ingredients:-
1. 2 cups of poha/beaten rice/avalaki washed and drained
2. 1 onion chopped
3. 2 green chillies chopped
4. 11/2 tsp oil
5. 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
6. 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
7. 1 pinch aesofetida(hing)
8. few curry leaves
9. 1 tsp tumeric/haldi
10. salt to taste
11. pinch of sugar
12. 1tsp lemon juice
13. chopped cilantro/coriander for garnishing

Method:-
1. Wash the beaten rice/poha and drain it.
2. Place the drained beaten rice in a plate and spread it to dry.
3. Add salt,tumeric,sugar to the beaten rice and set it aside.
4. In a non-stick pan, turn the heat to medium.
5. Add oil and let it be turn hot.
6. For seasoning, add cumin ,mustard seeds and let it sizzle.
7. Add curry leaves and green chillies .
8. Add onions and saute till they become a light pink.
9.Add the beaten rice mixture to this and give it a stir. The beaten rice should be a yellowish color instead of white
10. Cover the lid and let it cook for 5 mins.
11. Uncover and add lime juice and coriander as a garnish.
12. Enjoy!