Saturday, March 8, 2008

Kanda Pohe


'Kanda' meaning onion, and 'pohe' or flattened rice, is a snack made commonly in my home state, Maharashtra. It is commonly served to guests and is also the most dish served when the two families meet to arrange a marriage. This event itself is commonly known as 'kanda-pohe'!

Serves 4

Ingredients:
3 cups thick poha
1 Large onion, diced
3 green chillies diced
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp turmeric
curry leaves
2 tbs lemon juice
salt to taste
1 tsp sugar
Oil
Garnish: coriander, desicated coconut

1. Wash and drain pohe in water for approximately 5 minutes.
2.Heat pan and saute mustard seeds, cury leaves, green chillies, turmuric and onion cook for about 5 minutes.
3.Add soaked pohe and mix into spice mixture. Cover and let cook for 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and garnish with coriander, coconut and lemon juice. Serve.

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