Maharashtrian Kairi Pohe For The Best Summer Breakfast

By Devi Poojari

The breakfast staple gets a seasonal twist with the addition of tangy raw mango, to make summer morning meals more special and deliciously tangy.

INGREDIENTS

1.5 cups poha, soaked 2 tablespoons peanut oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds ½ teaspoon cumin seeds 1 onion, finely chopped 1 par-boiled potato, cubed 3 green chillies, slit ½ teaspoon turmeric powder 6-7 curry leaves 2 tablespoons raw peanuts 3 tablespoons grated raw mango 2 tablespoons freshly grated coconut 1 teaspoon sugar Salt, to taste

METHOD

Heat the oil in a pan and temper the mustard and cumin seeds.

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Once they begin to splutter, add the curry leaves and peanuts.

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Sauté the tempering for a couple of minutes and add the raw onions.

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Cook until the onions have softened and add the potatoes and green chillies.

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Mix everything well to let the potatoes soak up the flavours.

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Add the turmeric powder and season with salt; follow it up with the soaked, fluffy poha.

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Toss everything thoroughly so that the poha is coated with the seasoned mixture.

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Add the sugar and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Turn off the heat and add the grated raw mango and coconut.

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Mix well and serve warm with more grated coconut on top.