Peas Poha
Light snack of flat rice and peas
Recipe by Lata Anand of Santa Clara, US
Pressed rice (chiwara) is very popular in North India for preparing various snacks and this is one of the popular recipes.
Ingredients
vegetarian
4 servings
- 1 cup Pressed Rice
- 1 cup Peas
- 2 tbsps. Ginger
- 2 nos. Green Chilies
- ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 tbsps. Coriander leaves
- ½ tsp All spice powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 3 tbsps. Clarified Butter
- Salt to taste
- 10 nos. Cashews
- 8 nos. Raisins
Directions
- Wash chiwara with water quickly and keep aside for half an hour.(Choose chiwara that is of medium body. Very light varieties are not good for this recipe)
- Heat butter in a pan and add cumin seeds.
- Turn the heat to medium and add ginger, chili ,coriander and, turmeric powder. Fry for a few seconds.
- Add peas and stir about 4-5 minutes. Reduce heat.
- Add chiwara, salt and garam masala and mix well, keep about 5 minutes on low heat.
- Add coriander leaves and remove from heat.
- Garnish with fried cashews and raisins.