Batata kanda poha

When thinking of making something different for breakfast, this idea came to my mind. We usually prepare kanda poha, kanda means onion, poha means aval. But Batata means potato ( sorry I don't know hindi, if any mistake correct it ). So this is a special breakfast for kids who loves potato. Those who don't want potato, can prepare it without it, then it is simple kanda poha. First time tried this batata poha, I found surprise that both of my kids liked it very much. It is healthy dish for kids and very easy to make too.

Ingredients:

1 cup poha (flattened rice)

1 medium sized potato, cubed

1 onion, finely chopped

1 small green chili, finely chopped

1 sprig curry leaves, chopped or whole

1tsp mustard seed

1tsp cumin seeds

1 and half tbsp roasted peanuts

1/2 tsp turmericpowder 

1/2 cup grated fresh coconut (optional)

1/2 cup chopped coriander

2 tap lemon juice 

2-3 tbsp oil

salt

Method

Keep the poha in the strainer and wash it in running water. Make sure that you do not wash it too much or else it breaks and gets mushy. While cleaning, the poha absorbs enough water and it becomes soft. The poha must become soft but remain intact. If the poha does not become soft, sprinkle few drops of water on the poha in the strainer.

In a kadai, heat oil. Before frying the potatoes, just sprinkle some salt and mix it well with the potatoes. Immediately put the potatoes in the hot oil. Fry the potatoes till golden brown and crisp. Keep aside.

In the same pan, Add the mustard seeds to the hot oil. When they splutter, add the cumin seeds. When the cumin seeds splutter, add the onions. Fry the onions till they become transparent. Then add the curry leaves, green chili and roasted peanuts.. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes.Add the turmeric powder and fry for 5 seconds. Add the poha and salt. Mix it with the rest of the mixture

Then add the fried potatoes. Saute the entire poha mixture for few minutes, stirring gently in between. Switch off the flame.

 Sprinkle lemon juice on the batata poha. Mix it with the poha and then garnish it with coconut and coriander leaves.