CHINCH POHE (TAMARIND POHA)

Instructions

• Soak the Tamarind in 1 cup of water and take out the extract after some time.  You can add 2 more cups of water to remove the extract fully.
• Ground the Poha in your Mixie to Sooji(Rava) like consistency.
• Take a large bowl and mix the Tamarind Extract, Rasam (Saaru) Powder and Salt. Add sufficient water to the tamarind extract to ensure you have a total of 3 cups of the liquid.
• Add the coarsely ground Poha to it and keep it aside for an hour for it to soak. The Poha will soak up all the water.
• Take a big pan and add the oil.  When the Oil is hot, add Mustard Seeds, Urid Dal, Chana Dal, Turmeric Powder, Asafetida, Curry Leaves and Peanuts.  Fry for a few minutes.
• Add the soaked Poha to the Pan.  If the Poha looks dry, add or sprinkle little water.  Keep stirring for 10-15 minutes.
• Garnish with Coriander leaves and serve with Raita or Papad.