Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups poha, 1 cup green peas, 2 onions – finely chopped, 3 green chillies – finely chopped, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon mustard, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 2 sprig curry leaves, 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida, salt – according to taste, coriander – finely chopped, lemon juice – lemon juice
Time in minutes: 25 Servings: 4 Course: North Indian Breakfast Diet: Vegetarian
Instructions: To make Matar Poha, first heat the water in a saucepan. Add the peas and cook till they become soft. Remove the peas and keep them aside. Now wash the poha thoroughly. Take out the water from the sieve female and keep it separately. Heat oil in a pan. Add asafetida, cumin seeds and mustard seeds and cook for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds, add curry leaves, green chilies and cook for 1 minute. Add onion after 1 minute and cook till the onion becomes soft. After the onion softens, add turmeric powder, salt, peas and poha to it. Mix well, sprinkle some water, cover the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the gas and cover the pan. Leave it covered for 5 to 6 minutes and garnish with green coriander and add lemon juice and mix. Serve Matar Poha with Masala Tea for breakfast and fruits of your choice.