POHA UPMA

Rice flakes are also known as beaten rice or flattened rice. It is made by parboiling rice and rolling them flat into flakes. poha upma is a simple and easy breakfast or light snack made within 15 minutes. can get poha packet in Indian Grocery

Ingredients:
2 cups rice flakes (atukulu, aval, poha)
1 onion (medium sized)
1 green chilly (serrano, jalapeno)
1 tablespoon roasted peanuts
1/4 tsp ginger powder
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp urad dal (white lentils)
1 tsp olive oil
5 curry leaves
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
Pinch of hing (asafoetida)
Salt to taste

Method:

1. Wash the rice flakes, drain the water and set it aside. Finely chop the onions and green chilly.

2. Heat oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal and curry leaves. Once the mustard pops up, add the hing, onions, green chilly and ginger powder. Saute it until the onions are transparent.

3. Season with salt and turmeric powder and stir till it looses the raw flavor. Add the rice flakes and few drops of water. Cover and cook for abt. 5 mins. Finally top it with peanuts and coriander leaves. Before serving add few drops of lemon juice