Dadpe Pohe: 10-Min Recipe

Manisha Deshpande Kotian presents the recipe for one of the quickest poha dishes to rustle up -- Dadpe Pohe, a good breakfast or anytime snack.

Ingredients

• 1 cup poha or flattened rice, thicker variety preferably
• 2-3 tbsp freshly-grated coconut
• 1-2 green chillies, finely chopped

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• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp finely chopped green dhania or coriander leaves or cilantro
• 1 tbsp lemon juice or to taste

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• ½ tsp sugar, optional
• Salt to taste, about 1 tsp
• Handful roasted peanuts

Method

• Rinse the poha quickly in a strainer under running water for a few seconds.
  Let it drain completely.

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• In a large bowl, add the moistened poha with the grated coconut, chopped onions, green chillies, coriander leaves, lemon juice, sugar, roasted peanuts, salt.
  Mix well.

Method, continued

• Cover and let it rest for 10-15 minutes for the flavours to blend.
• Serve at room temperature; Serves 3-4

Tips:
You can garnish with a little sev for extra crunch.
You may consider adding a dash of haldi or turmeric powder while mixing the damp poha with the salt, sugar.