Potato Poha

Potato Poha is a very popular breakfast recipe in Maharashtra.  There are many variations in its preparation like Peas Poha, Onion Poha, Tomato Poha, Dadape Poha etc. Each one has its own flavor.

Ingredients

Poha (Aval / Beaten Rice) – 1 ½ cup

Potato – 2 (Peeled and cut into small cubes)

Oil – 2 tbsp

Cumin Seed – ½ tsp

Curry Leaves – from 1 twig

Green Chilli – 2 (finely chopped)

Grated Ginger – 1 tsp

Boiled Vatana (Green Beas) – ¼ cup (optional)

Tomato – 1 (finely chopped)

Red Chilli Powder – 1 pinch

Lemon Juice – ½  tsp

Haldi (Turemeric) Powder – ½ tsp

Salt to taste

Cilantro (Dhania Leaves) – 1 tbsp (finely chopped)

Fine Sev – 2 tbsp

Pomegranate – 1 tsp

Method

Wash the Poha in water and strain in a colander. Let it rest for 10 minutes.

Add Salt, Haldi and pinch of Red Chilli Powder. Mix well and keep aside.

Heat 1 tbsp of Oil in a pan. Add the Potato and a pinch of Salt.

Roast it till the Potatoes become golden brown. Transfer to a bowl.

In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp of Oil. Add Cumin Seed. Allow it to crackle. Add Green Chilli, Grated Ginger and Curry Leaves. Sauté for a minute in medium flame.

Add the boiled Vatana, Tomato and the roasted Potato. Cook for a minute.

Add the soaked Poha. Mix well. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Adjust Salt.

Add the chopped Coriander Leaves and Lemon Juice and serve hot.

While serving, spread fine Sev and Pomegranate on the top.