Thursday, June 25, 2009

Poha/Atukula upma

Ingredients

  • Poha / Atukulu - 2 to 3 cups
  • Oil - 2 tbsps
  • Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
  • Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
  • Dry Red chillies - 2
  • Curry leaves - 1 spring
  • Carrots thinly sliced - 1 medium size
  • Green chillies slit lengthwise - 4
  • Onion chopped finely - 1 medium size
  • Potatoes sliced very thin - 1 medium size
  • Peanuts - 1/2 cup
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Lime juice - 3 tbsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Chopped coriander to garnish

Method

  • Put the poha in a collander and wash under running water for 2 minutes. Keep aside to drain.
  • Heat the oil in a pan on a medium flame and add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and dry red chillies.
  • When mustard seeds starts spluttering add curry leaves and green chillies.
  • Add the chopped onions. Fry them till soft.
  • Add the peanuts, carrots and potatoes and stirr frequently, cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Drain the poha completely to remove all water and add it to the above mix. Add the turmeric powder and salt, stir well to mix all ingredients.
  • Cook for another minute. Turn off the heat. Pour lime juice over the poha and mix well.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.

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