Poha in Spicy Yogurt

Atukulu Daddojanam

Ingredients:

Poha 2 cups
Yogurt 1 cup
Green Chiles 2
Ginger 1 inch piece
Raw Peanuts 1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder a pinch
Salt to taste

Talimpu:

Chana Dal 1 tsp
Urad Dal 1/2 tsp
Mustard Seeds 1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds 1/2 tsp
Broken Red Chiles 2
Asafoetida a pinch
Curry Leaves a few
Oil 1 tbsp

Method of preparation:

Wash poha under water for few seconds and leave them to drain.
Remove stems, wash and finely chop green chiles.
Peel and finely chop ginger.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together yogurt and salt.
Add soaked poha and create preferred consistency by adding little water.

Heat oil in a small pan, add raw peanuts and fry for few seconds.
Then add all talimpu ingredients in order.
When chana dal changes color, add chopped green chiles, ginger and turmeric powder.
Remove from heat and add to above poha bowl.
Mix thoroughly and serve immediately.

Notes: Don’t wash poha for long.