Flat Rice (poha) Veggie Pilaf

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 cups poha, thick
• 1/2 cup cashew pieces
• 1/2 cup bell pepper, any colors
• 1 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons gingerroot, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon hing
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 6 -8 tablespoons oil
• salt
• 1 large potato, cubed
• 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
• 1/2 cup frozen green pea
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon jalapeno, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 3 curry leaves
• 1 1/4 cups water

Recipe

• 1 wash and drain rice.
• 2 combine rice in bowl with 1/4 c water and soak 15 minutes.
• 3 heat oil in a wok.
• 4 add mustard seeds.
• 5 when they crackle, add cashews, raisins, hing, curry leaves, and all dry spices.
• 6 stir to combine.
• 7 add all vegetables, ginger, jalapeno, and cumin seeds.
• 8 add 1 c water and cover.
• 9 cook over medium heat until potatoes are done.
• 10 add flat rice, cilantro, salt, sugar, and lemon juice.
• 11 stir and serve hot with any green chutney.