Quick Batata Poha (Flattened Rice with Potatoes)

Ingredients

• Poha (medium thick flattened rice) 1 cup
• Potato 1 medium
• Onion 0.5 medium
• Green Chili 1 small
• Curry Leaves 8-10 leaves
• Mustard Seeds 0.5 teaspoon
• Cumin Seeds 0.25 teaspoon
• Turmeric Powder 0.25 teaspoon
• Salt to taste
• Sugar 0.5 teaspoon
• Lemon Juice 1 tablespoon
• Peanuts (roasted, unsalted) 2 tablespoons
• Cilantro (fresh, chopped) 2 tablespoons
• Oil (vegetable or canola) 2 tablespoons
• Water as needed

How to Cook

1. Place the flattened rice (poha) in a colander and gently rinse under cold running water for about 30 seconds until softened but not mushy. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
2. Peel and finely dice the potato into small 1/4-inch cubes. Finely chop the onion and green chili.
3. Heat oil in a large non-stick pan or kadai over medium heat. Once hot, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
4. Add curry leaves, chopped green chili, and chopped onion to the pan. Sauté until the onion turns translucent.
5. Add the diced potatoes to the pan, along with turmeric powder and salt to taste. Mix well, cover, and cook on low heat until the potatoes are tender. Stir occasionally.
6. Once potatoes are tender, add the rinsed poha, sugar, and roasted peanuts to the pan. Gently mix everything together.
7. Cover the pan and cook for another 2 minutes on low heat to allow the flavors to meld. Turn off the heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.