Red poha upma Recipe

Prep time: 15 min

Cook time: 15 min

Ingredients

• Red rice poha - 2 cups (red rice flakes)
• Onion - 1, medium size, finely chopped
• Green chilies - 2, finely chopped
• Ginger - 1/2", finely minced
• Peanuts - 2 tbsps, roasted
• Green peas - 1/4 cup, boiled (optional)
• Coconut - 2 tbsp, freshly grated
• Coriander leaves - 2 tbsps, finely chopped
• Oil - 1 1/2 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Lemon juice - 1 1/2 tbsps (optional)
• Tempering:
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Asafetida - 1/4 tsp (hing)
• Curry leaves - a sprig

Method

1. Wash the poha and soak in a litre of lukewarm water for 5 mts. Drain completely and set aside to soften for 10 mts, covered. While the red poha is resting, boil the green peas, dry roast the peanuts and chop the onions, green chilies and ginger.
2. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed vessel, add the mustard seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves and allow the mustard seeds to splutter. Add the chopped onions, ginger, green chilis and curry leaves and saute for 5-6 mts.
3. Add the softened red poha, boiled green peas and salt and mix well. Place lid and allow to cook for 8-10 mts.
4. Add grated fresh coconut and mix well. Turn off flame and add lemon juice and mix again.
5. Remove to a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and serve warm.