Poha Upma (Flattened Rice Upma)

Poha Upma is a popular breakfast dish from Southern Part of India, which is  made of flattened / beaten Rice. In India, there are number of variations of Poha Upma prepared these days, as per taste of each region. This is very a very healthy & delicious dish. The cooking process of Poha Upma is so simple that a lay man cook wihout difficulties. Here is the recipe .....

Ingredients:

·         Beaten Rice (Poha) – 2 Cups

·         Urad Dal – 1 tbsp

·         Chana Dal – 1 tbsp

·         Peanut – 1 tbsp (Optional)

·         Onion (Sliced) – 2 (Medium)

·         Green Chilly (Sliced) – 3

·         Ginger (Minced) – ¼ inch piece

·         Potato (Sliced) – 1 (Medium)

·         Curry Leaves – 5

·         Turmeric Powder – ¼ tsp

·         Salt as per taste

·         Cooking Oil – 3 tbsp

Preparation Method:

Ø  Soak Poha in water for 2 mins; Strain and keep aside.

Ø  Heat Oil in a Pan; add Urad Dal, Chana Dal & Sliced Green Chilly; fry for 1 min.

Ø  Add Curry Leaves, Sliced Onion, Minced Ginger and fry for 3-4 mins in medium flame.

Ø  Then add Sliced Potatoes, Turmeric Pwd & Salt, cook till Potatoes are tendered.

Ø  Finally add the Poha and again cook for 5-7 mins in medium flame.

Ø  Now the “Poha Upma” is ready.  Serve hot.