AVAL / POHA UPMA

INGREDIENTS:
   Aval / Poha - 1 Cup
   Shallots - 10 / Onion - 1
   G.Chilies - 2
   Garlic - 3
   Potato - 2
   Curry leaves - Few
   Coriander leaves - 2 Tbsp
   Salt - As needed
   Turmeric - 1/2 Tsp
TO TEMPER:
   Oil - 3 Tbsp
   Mustard - 1/2 Tsp
   Urad dal - 1/2 Tsp
   Channa dal - 1/2 Tsp

METHOD:

• Chop Shallots lengthwise and finely chop Garlic, G.chilies, Potato and Coriander leaves.
• Soak Aval / Poha in water for 2 minutes and drain the water completely and keep aside.

• Heat Oil in a pan and temper the items given in the ingredients.
• Now add chopped Shallots, G.chilies, Garlic with Curry leaves and saute for 5 minutes.

• Then add Potato and mix well. Now add Turmeric, Coriander leaves, Salt and mix well.

• Close the lid and cook in low flame for 5 to 10 minutes. Potato may stick to the pan, so open the lid and stir occasionally.
• Finally add Aval / Poha and mix well.

• Serve hot.

NOTES:

• Use thick variety Poha and soak in water for just few minutes and drain the water completely.
• Chop potatoes finely to get cooked well.