Tarri Poha

Ingredients 

• 1 cup kala chana
• Poha ready-made
• 2 tablespoons oil
• ½ teaspoon mustard oil
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• ½ teaspoon red chilli
• 8-10 curry leaves
• ½ teaspoon asafoetida
• 1 teaspoon goda masala
• Salt to taste
• Onion chopped for garnish
• Sev for garnish
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
• Lemon for garnish

Method

1. Soak Kala Chana in a bowl with sufficient water. Soak it overnight and drain. Pressure cook them with salt and sufficient water till 4-5 whistles are released. Drain and reserve the cooking liquor.
2. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add the cooked chane, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, curry leaves, asafoetida, goda masala and salt and mix well.
3. Add the reserved cooking liquid and mix well. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes. Take the pan off the heat.
4. Take hot poha in a serving bowl, and pour the prepared chana mixture on top. Top with onion, sev and coriander leaves. Squeeze the juice of lemon just before serving. Serve hot.