Aval Upma/Poha

Ingredients:

• Thick poha - 2 cups
• Onion - 1 medium (finely chopped)
• Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
• Green chilies - 5 (finely chopped)
• Curry leaves - 5 to 6
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Chana dhal - 1 tbsp
• Urad dhal - 1 tsp
• Asafoetida - a pinch
• Roasted peanuts - 1 tbsp (optional)
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Lemon Juice - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Cilantro - for garnishing

Method:

1. Clean the poha with water twice and drain the water immediately otherwise it will become soggy.
2. Heat oil to a non stick pan. Once the oil is hot, crackle mustard seeds. Add chana dhal, urad dhal, roasted peanuts and fry for a minute or two.
3. Add curry leaves, green chilies, ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, asafoetida, salt and chopped onion. Cook till onions turn translucent.
4. Add poha and mix well. In the end add lemon juice and switch off the fire.
5. Garnish it with cilantro.