Flat Rice Poha Veggie Pilaf Recipes

FLAT RICE (POHA) VEGGIE PILAF

Steps:

• Wash and drain rice.
• Combine rice in bowl with 1/4 c water and soak 15 minutes.
• Heat oil in a wok.
• Add mustard seeds.
• When they crackle, add cashews, raisins, hing, curry leaves, and all dry spices.
• Stir to combine.
• Add all vegetables, ginger, jalapeno, and cumin seeds.
• Add 1 c water and cover.
• Cook over medium heat until potatoes are done.
• Add flat rice, cilantro, salt, sugar, and lemon juice.
• Stir and serve hot with any green chutney.

VEGETABLE POHA (BEATEN FLAT RICE WITH ASSORTED VEGETABLES)

Steps:

• Wash and soak Poha as described above. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add mustard seeds. Allow to splutter.
• Add curry leaves. Swirl around to prevent leaves from burning.
• Immediately add the peanuts.
• Fry the peanut until light golden brown, be careful that nuts don't burn.
• Add chopped onions. Fry onions till transparent/light brown.
• Add potatoes and mix vegetables and a pinch of salt.
• Cover pan and cook vegetables on medium heat for about 2-3 mins, stirring
• in between after a minute to allow vegetables to cook evenly.
• While veggies are cooking, check on the poha. It should have absorbed all the water and swollen up.
• Loosen any poha lumps and add remaining salt, sugar and enough turmeric powder to the rice. Mix with hands. The rice should look light golden now.
• Set aside.
• Check on veggies. They should be soft and tender by now.
• Sprinkle remaining turmeric powder on the veggies. Mix well.
• Add the poha to the pan. Stir to mix properly. Heat for about a couple of minutes or so on medium heat allowing Poha to absorb the flavors of the veggies and spices.
• Sprinkle garam masala. Turn off heat. Cover lid and let stand for 2-3 minutes.
• Remove lid, thoroughly mix the garam masala by stirring lightly, being careful not to break the poha.
• Check seasoning. Turn into serving dish. Add the lime juice and mix well.
• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
• Note: If the Poha in the pan looks thick or uncooked, sprinkle some water and cover the pan and cook on low heat for 5 more minutes.