LEMON POHA

I would label this dish as an instant and healthy version of lemon rice. The preparation method is akin to lemon rice and its one of the quick fix lunch box recipes too. You can use any variant of poha ; I used thethick variant in preparing this dish.

 

 

 

 

 

 

INGREDIENTS :

FLATTENED RICE-  1 1/2 CUPS

 LEMON JUICE OF ONE BIG LEMON

SALT TO TASTE

 

FOR TEMPERING

 

OIL- 4 TSP

 URAD DAL- 1 TSP

GRAM DAL- 1 TSP

MUSTARD- 3/4 TSP

ASAFOETIDA- 3/4 TSP

CURRY LEAVES- 2 SPRIGS

GREEN CHILLIES SLICED- 2NOS

GROUNDNUTS-  3 TSP

TURMERIC POWDER- 1/4 TSP

 

 PROCEDURE :

1.Rinse poha / flattened rice a couple of times to remove impurities. Allow it rest for 20 minutes. Don't allow it soak in water,else the poha will turn soggy.

 

2. In a pan add oil and temper the ingredients cited in the column.

 

3. Transfer the soaked poha over the seasoning along with salt and mix well.

 

4. Switch off the stove and then add lemon juice over it and mix once again and serve.