Thursday, April 9, 2015

Capsicum Poha

Poha also called as Powa which is all time favorite call it a snack, or a dish for breakfast. Although its a breakfast dish in Maharashtra and many other places.Its quick, yummy and loved by kids as well. Poha can be made with different variations by addition or deletion of ingredients.

Let's see look into the recipe of capscuim/ bell pepper poha.



Ingredients:

  1. Thick poha.
  2. Chopped onions.
  3. Chopped bell pepper(little).
  4. Mustard.
  5. Cumin.
  6. Turmeric.
  7. Peanuts.
  8. Channa dhal.
  9. Curry leaves.
  10. Urd dhal.
  11. Oil.
  12. Salt.
  13. Green chillies.
  14. Cilantro.
Method:
  • Wash the poha and keep it aside for about 2 minutes.(water should just be absorbed and do not soak for long time or else it gets mushy)
  • On a medium flame heat the oil in a skillet, once heated the oil is add mustard, cumin, urd dhal, channa dhal, peanuts stir them until the peanuts and other dhals turn slight red.
  • Now add green chilies, turmeric, curry leaves, chopped onions and chopped bell pepper.
  • Saute until the onions are translucent and bell pepper is soft add salt(a pinch).
  • Add the poha(drained) and salt to taste, squeeze lemon juice. 
  • Mix everything well and cook on low heat for about 3 minutes.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve hot its READY TO EAT :)