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All poha to the healthy

Dr K Jayalakshmi Jithendra, a Bharatanatyam dancer, vouches by this nutrient-packed snack.

Power Soya Poha

Ingredients

  • 1 cup poha/chidva (pressed rice)
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onions-
  • 8-10 curry leaves
  • 2-3 whole red chillies
  • 1/2 cup boiled and squeezed soya
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomato
  • 1 tsp green chillies finely chopped or to taste

Garnish:
1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves and lemon wedges

METHOD

  • Add raw poha to a large bowl and rinse well. Do not let it soak for too long. Now, leave it in a large bowl to drain out completely.
  • Heat the oil and throw in the mustard seeds, curry leaves, onions, and green chillies.
  • When the onions obtain a light brown colour, add soya and toss around till they look a bit glossy.
  • Add tomato, salt and turmeric and sauté over low flame until cooked well-enough.
  • Increase the heat, and poha and mix well. Saute till mixed and heated thoroughly.
  • Shut off the heat, and mix and half of the coriander.
  • Transfer onto a serving dish, garnish with coriander and lemon wedges and serve hot.
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