How To Make Aloo Poha

• To a sieve, add 2 cups of poha, and wash it under running water for a few minutes. Place the sieve in a bowl and let the water drain completely, around 10-15 minutes. This helps soften the poha.

  Note: Check poha if it is soft enough. Take a poha flake and break it between the fingers. It should easily crush.
• Heat oil in a Kadai or a pan. Add raw peanuts and fry the peanuts for a few minutes or light brown. Remove and keep it aside.

  Note: Nuts are optional, you can use any nuts of your choice or simply omit them to make this recipe nut-free.
• In the same oil, add asafetida, mustard seeds, and cumin seeds. Allow the seeds to crackle, for about a minute.
• Add onions, and curry leaves and sauté for a minute. Now add potatoes, and salt to taste. Mix well, cover, and turn the heat to low. Cook covered or the potatoes are cooked for around 4-5 minutes.
• Add turmeric powder, and red chili powder, and mix well. Add poha, green peas or veggies of choice (optional), and salt to taste. Mix well. Sprinkle 3-4 tablespoons of water, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
• After 5 minutes, turn off the heat. Add fried peanuts, green chili, fresh coriander, and lemon juice. Mix well.
• (Optional) Garnish with pomegranate seeds and sev. Enjoy poha with a cup of chai!