Poha with Peanuts and Lemon

Ingredients

• 200 gPoha
• 120 gOnion
• 1 pcsChili
• 10 gGinger
• 1 pcsLemon
• 10 gCoriander
• 15 gRapeseed oil
• 50 gPeanut
• 3 gMustard seed
• 2 gCumin
• 5 gCurry leaves
• 4 gSalt
• 2 gTurmeric
• 30 mlWater

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare poha

   • Place poha in a sieve
   • Rinse briefly under cold water
   • Drain well
   • Mix with salt and turmeric
   • Let it rest briefly
2. 2

   Chop aromatics

   • Finely dice the onion
   • Thinly slice the chili
   • Finely chop the ginger
   • Juice the lemon
   • Roughly chop the cilantro
3. 3

   Toast peanuts

   • Heat oil in a pan
   • Toast peanuts until golden
   • Drain briefly on paper towels
4. 4

   Temper spices

   • Add mustard seeds to the hot oil
   • Wait until they start popping
   • Briefly toast cumin
   • Add curry leaves
   • Cook onion until translucent
   • Briefly sauté ginger and chili
5. 5

   Cook the poha

   • Add poha to the pan
   • Gently fold to combine
   • Cover and let it steam briefly
   • Loosen with a little water if needed
   • Mix in the peanuts
   • Season with lemon juice
   • Sprinkle with cilantro