Spring Onion Poha

Ingredients

• 250 gm Flattened Rice or Poha
• 2-3 tbsp Oil
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1/8 tsp Asafoetida or Hing
• 2 sprigs Curry Leaves
• 2-3 finely chopped Green Chillies
• 1 tsp grated Ginger
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 2-3 tbsp Peanuts
• 1 1/4 cups chopped Spring Onion Greens
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2-3 tbsp chopped Coriander Leaves
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice

Steps

1. Wash, rinse and drain the poha or the flattened rice once or twice. Do not soak it. Rinse and drain immediately. Keep aside until use.
2. Meanwhile heat oil in a kadhai or a pan. Add cumin seeds, asafoetida and chopped ginger. Fry all for a few seconds and then add peanuts and curry leaves. Saute on a low heat until the raw smell fades away.
3. Now it's time to add the star ingredient which is the finely chopped spring onion greens. Saute for about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add green chillies, salt and turmeric powder now. And finally the poha or the flattened rice. Mix well and cook for about 7-8 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves. Squeeze some lemon juice onto it. It's done.
5. Serve it right away or pack it up as desired. Enjoy!