Atukula upma/Poha/Coriander poha

Ingredients:

Poha :- 2 cups, (beaten rice/atukulu/aval)

Turmeric powder :- 1/4 tsp

Salt to taste

To make paste:

Coconut :- 1/3 cup, fresh and grated

Green chilis :- 2

Coriander leaves :- 3/4 cup, fresh and chopped

Lemon juice :- 1 1/2 tsps

Rasam powder :- 1/2 tsp (homemade or store bought)

Jaggery :- 1 tsp, grated or sugar

For Seasoning/poppu/tadka/tempering:

Mustard seeds :- 1/2 tsp

Urad dal :- 1 tsp

Cinnamon stick :- 1/2"

Asafoetida :- pinch (optional)

Curry leaves :- 1 sprig

Oil :- 1 1/2 tbsps

Method:

Wash the beaten rice and drain. Sprinkle 4 to 5 tbsps of water over the beaten rice/poha and keep aside.

Grind grated fresh coconut, fresh coriander leaves, green chilis, lemon juice, jaggery, rasam powder and salt to a paste by adding three tbsps of water.

Mix the ground coconut mixture well with washed beaten rice and keep it aside.

Heat oil in a vessel, add the mustard seeds and allow them to splutter. Add the urad dal and cinnamon stick and fry until the dal turns red. Add the curry leaves, asafoetida and turmeric powder and fry for a few seconds.

Add the beaten rice mixture and give a good toss so that the contents are combined well. Allow to cook for a minute, adjust salt, turn off flame and serve warm.