Yet another Cook-along with my soul sisters. This time we learnt to make Flattened Rice with Cucumber, which is a very popular dish from Maharashtra. This from the kitchen of Preeti.
Ingredients
- Thick White Poha - 1 1/4 cup
- Cucumber - 1 medium
- Oil - 1 tablespoon
- Mustard - 1/2 teaspoon
- Asafoetida, to taste
- Chana Dal - 1/2 teaspoon
- Urd Dal - 1/2 teaspoon
- Green Chilies - 3 or 5, slit
- Ginger - 1/2 inch, finely chopped
- Curry Leaves - 10
- Coriander Leaves 1/4 cup, finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
- Grate the cucumber (with the peel)
- Wash the flattened rice and drain.
- Mix the flattened rice and cucumber, and leave it for 15-20 minutes.
Method
Heat the oil in a kadai. When the oil is hot, sputter the mustard, and add the asafoetida. Add the chana dal and urd dal, stir for about 15-30 seconds till the dals are a light brown. Add the ginger, green chilies, and curry leaves. Stir for 15-30 seconds. Add the flattened rice and cucumber mix, stir till it is mixed well with the tempering. Add the salt, and coriander leaves. Mix well, and switch off the heat.
Serving suggestions:
Serve with cucumber slices, and garnished with sev or bhujia for extra crunch. You may also sprinkle with lime juice for added tang.
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