Pudhina poha is a healthy and innovative version of the normal poha we make. A spicy paste is made using mint leaves and its added to the poha .

Preparation time: 5 to 7 mins

Cooking time: 10 mins

Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS:

• Poha : 1 1/2 cups
• Peanuts: 1/2 cup
• Onion: 1 finely chopped
• Green chillies: 1 finely chopped
• Mustard seeds: 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
• Asoefitida / hing powder: a pinch
• Coriander leaves: few
• Salt: for taste
• Oil: 1 tbsp

For the pudhina paste:

• Pudhina/ mint leaves: 1 cup
• Ginger: a small piece
• Green chillies: 2
• Water: 1/4 cup

PREPARATION:

• Soak poha by sprinkling water little by little.
• Drain extra water and keep aside.
• Now grind all the ingredients given under “for pudhina paste” into a smooth paste.
• Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds, let it splutter.
• Add peanuts and saute for a minute till it starts to get roasted.
• Add onion and green chilli and saute for 2 to 3 mins.
• Now add turmeric powder and mix.
• Add the ground pudhina paste to this and mix well.
• Add little water just to mix.
• Now add the poha with salt and give a good mix.
• Cook for 2 to 3 mins and garnish with coriander leaves.