MATAR POHA ( Flattened Rice stir fry with green peas ) ( 4 servings )

INGREDIENTS ;

*  2 cups poha / chivda

*  1 cup fresh green peas

*  1 onion, finely chopped

*  2-3 green chili, finely chopped

*  1/2 tbsp  grated ginger ( optional )

*  1 tsp mustard seeds

*  1/2 tsp turmeric powder

*  2 sprigs curry leaves

*  3 tbsp cooking oil

* 2 tbsp milk.

*  2 tbsp lemon juice to sprinkle on top

*  chopped cilantro leaves for garnishing

*  salt to taste


   METHOD ;


To begin making the matar poha recipe, in a large pan , blanch the fresh peas with a little salt. Once
boiled, drain the water and keep the green peas aside. Wash the poha in fresh water once, drain the
water and sprinkle a little milk all over it and keep aside. Don't leave a lot of water in the poha
else it will turn mushy. In a heavy bottomed pan, heat oil. Add mustard seeds, as they start to
splutter, add green chili, ginger, curry leaves, fry for one minute. Now add onions and fry till  they
are translucent and light golden.
Stir in the turmeric powder, salt, the blanced peas and the washed poha. Stir well to combine, sprinkle
a little water. Cover the pan to get well incorporated into the matar poha.
After a couple of minutes, check the salt and spice levels and adjust to suit your taste.
Finally squeeze the lemon juice into it. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro leaves.
Serve the matar poha for breakfast or as an evening tea snack.