Sunday's Must Eat "Pooha"

Ingredients:
2 cups of poha (thick variety)
1 medium yellow onion
1 medium idaho potatoe,skinned and cubed
1 cup frozen peas
2 green chilies
2 tsp turmeric powder*
1 tsp mustard seeds*
1 tsp fennel seeds*
1 tsp Ajwain seeds*
juice of 1 lime and zest
a few sprigs of curry leaves
salt to taste
a pinch of sugar (optional)
1 tbsp fresh/frozen shredded coconut
1 small tomato,deseeded and juiced out and then chopped into cubes
a handful of cilantro leaves

Method:

1. Wash the poha well in several changes of water. Be careful not to soak it in lot of water.If you are scared of wetting it ,use colander for the purpose.Set aside for 30 mins and then fluff it with fork.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan .Fry peanuts till you sense the aroma coming out ,drain it in paper towel and set aside.
3. In the same oil Add all the seeds and when they pop add the curry leaves, chopped onions,chopped potatoes and chopped green chillies. Saute till potatoes become soft in texture.Add frozen peas and stir for few more seconds.Season with little salt and pepper(S&P).
4. Pooha Mix :: In a wide bowl take the soaked poha and Add the salt, sugar,tomato,cilantro,dry coconut flakes,lime, lime zest , and fried peanuts .Stir well.
5. Add this Pooha mix to the vegetables and cover the pan with a lid and let pooha steam for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with a little water if it seems to burn at the bottom.

* If you dont have tumeric or any of the Ethnic Indian Spices, substitute Mrs.Dash Extra Spicy Mix
To serve, garnish with fresh chopped tomatoes, grated coconut and cilantro leaves.Try Haldiram Aloo bhujiya or spicy Doritoes for garnishing.Enjoy with hot cup of tea or even with some onion fritters.