What's on Your Plate?Day #2 - Cilantro Mint Poha

A tasty twist to the traditional Poha. I often make Poha for breakfast and this is a variation to spice things up which can be served for Lunch or Dinner. 

Cilantro Mint Poha
Ingredients

2 cups thick Poha (Avalakki)
3 tbsp Oil
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
1 onion thinly sliced
1 medium green bell pepper thinly sliced
1/2 cup Green peas, boiled
1 tbsp Ginger Garlic paste
1 tsp Garam Masala
Salt to taste

Grind to paste:
1/2 cup Cilantro leaves
1/4 cup mint leaves
4-6 Green chilies (adjust to taste)
Water as needed

Soak Poha with enough water to barely cover the Poha. Set aside for2 hours or overnight. 

Heat oil in a pan. Add the cumin seeds & mustard seeds and wait for it to splutter. Add the thinly sliced bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes until soft. Now add the thinly sliced onions, cook for a minute and then add the Ginger garlic paste. Sauté until onions are done. Now add the ground paste and peas, cook for 2 minutes. Add the soaked Poha (should have fluffed up) ,salt to taste and combine gently. Cook on medium-low heat for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garam masala and mix well. Cook for another minute and turn off heat. Serve hot. This can be served with a Cucumber Raita or on its own.