Poha Upma

Ingredients

• Poha (Aval) - 1 cup 
• Onion - 1 (chopped)
• Ginger - a tiny piece (about 1/2" piece finely chopped )
• Green Chili - 1 (sliced)
• Grated Coconut - 1 tbsp
• Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp (finely chopped)
• Lemon Juice - few drops (about 1/2 tsp)
• Salt - to taste
• Turmeric powder - a pinch (optional)

• Oil - 1 tbsp
• Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Peanuts - 2 tbsp
• Asafoetida - a pinch
• Curry Leaves - 5-6
• Dry Red Chili - 1

Method

1. Take the poha in a big colander and wash it under running water.
2. Let it soak in that moisture for about 5-10 minutes while you get the other things ready.
3. Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds and peanuts. Roast it on low flame till the peanuts are roasted and mustard seeds finish popping.
4. Add the asafoetida, dry red chili and curry leaves.
5. Add the chopped onions, ginger, green chili and turmeric powder. Saute for a minute.
6. Add the soaked poha and mix. Sprinkle few drops of water if needed. Cover with a lid, reduce the flame and cook for 5-7 minutes.
7. Add the lemon juice, grated coconut and coriander leaves. Mix and switch off.
8. Serve this  upma with some spicy curry or with banana or with a cup of tea.
9. You can add vegetables like grated coconut, green peas, potatoes immediately after tempering, cook it and then add the soaked poha.