Batate Pohe

The everyday non fussy breakfast dish with a twist.
Pohe or Poha , is a quintessentially Maharashtrian dish. Its a staple breakfast with variations with onions, potatoes, green peas and even brinjals ( aubergine) . My husband tends to have his quirks and so his poha has baby corn, broccoli, carrots, capsicum etc . My favourite is the vaangi pohe , Poha with brinjals.Its darker looking and spicier.There are many variations in the seasonings, but the procedure remains the same. Other spices added to Poha are sesame seeds, goda masala ( a maharashtrian spice mix), roasted peanuts ( singdana, groundnuts, monkeynuts). Here is the way AM likes them


3 tbsp oil,1/4 tsp mustard seeds, 2 green chillies slit, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 large chopped onion, 1 large chopped potato,4-5 baby corn sliced ( optional), 5-6 curry leaves,
1 1/2 cup poha ( beaten rice) , 1 tsp haldi (turmeric powder), 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar, chopped corriander and dessicated coconut for the garnish ( Optional).Pick and wash the poha. Drain in a colander till semi dry.Sprinkle haldi, 1 tsp salt and sugar on it . Mix.

In a wok, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Add chillies, curry leaves, ginger. Add the onion and saute till light brown.
Add potatoes and baby corn, sprinkle 1/2 tsp salt, cover and cook on low heat till the potatoes are tender. Add the poha mixture , sprinkle 1/4 cup water, mix lightly and cover. Cook for 5 mins.
Garnish with corriander, coconut and a wedge of lime.