Kanda Poha

The taste of Maharashtra

Ingredients:

1 cup poha
1 kanda a.k.a onion, chopped
1 potato, chopped
1 tbsp urad daal
1 tbsp chanaa daal
1/2 tbsp mustard
1/2 tbsp red chilly flakes
1/2 tbsp kadipatta (curry leaves)
1/4 tbsp turmeric (halad)
salt to taste
oil for cooking
coriander for garnishing
lemon for garnishing

Method:

Wash and drain the poha
Let it stand for 5 mins
In the meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan.
Add the mustard, chanaa daal and urad daal.
When the urad daal turns to a hue of brown, add the onion. Fry.
Add the chilly flakes and the curry leaves.
When the kanda turns golden brown, add the potato pieces and fry.
Loosen the poha with a fork and add it.
Add the turmeric, salt and a little sugar. Mix well.
Garnish with finely chopped coriander, grated coconut and lemon juice.
Relish!