Red Rice Poha

Instructions

1. This recipe will make 1 serving of Red Rice Poha.
2. Add 1 cup red rice poha in a bowl, add water and soak for 2 minutes. After soaking, drain out the excess water.
3. Let the drained poha rest for 5 minutes and keep it aside.
4. Take a kadhai and add 2 tsp mustard/olive oil to it.
5. Add 1 tbsp raw peanuts to the kadhai and roast them on low to medium flame.
6. Once the peanuts turn golden brown, shift them in a separate bowl and keep them aside.
7. Now, add 1/4 tsp of mustard seeds to the kadhai with the same oil and let them crackle for a few seconds.
8. Then add 1/4 tsp cumin seeds, 1 chopped onion, 1 cup chopped veggies of your choice, 1 finely chopped green chillies, and 5 curry leaves to the kadhai and saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
9. Add 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder and saute again for a few seconds.
10. Add the drained poha and salt as per taste to the kadhai.
11. Mix and combine everything well; cover and cook on low to medium flame for 2-3 minutes.
12. Once cooked, switch off the flame.
13. Add a few chopped coriander leaves, roasted peanuts and squeeze 1/2 lemon into it.
14. Mix well and serve Red Rice Poha warm. Enjoy!
15. Note- Use any of the veggies (Carrot, Green Peas, French Beans, Capsicum) as per availability.