INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups thick avalakki / poha / beaten rice
• 1/4 tbsp of Sharabeshwara foods All In One Masala
• Fistful of groundnuts / peanuts
• ½ onion (finely chopped)
• 1 green chilli (finely chopped)
• 1 inch ginger (finely chopped)
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• ½ tsp sugar or as required
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Few coriander leaves (chopped)

For tempering:

• 1 tbsp oil
• ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
• ½ tsp jeera / cumin seeds
• ½ tsp urad dal
• Pinch of hing / asafetida
• 4-5 curry leaves

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS:

• Soak 2 cups of avalakki / poha in water for about 5 minutes or till they turn soft yet retain their shape.
• Drain them and make sure the pohas are easily smashed when you press it.
• Heat oil and add mustard seeds, urad dal, jeera and hing. allow them to crackle. also add curry leaves at this stage.
• Add peanuts in the pan and fry till they become crunchy.
• Now add chopped onions, chilli and ginger. stir fry till the onions sweat.
• Add turmeric powder, salt, sugar and saute for a few seconds.
• Add 1/4 th tsp of Sharabeshwara foods All In One Masala. This is enough for 3 people
• Now add soaked-drained avalakki (poha) and stir on a low flame. cover and cook for 1-2 minutes on very low flame.
• Sprinkle some lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves.
• Serve khara poha / khara avalakki hot with curd or along with masala tea.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESERVING

• Store in an airtight container.
• Use dry spoon to use the contents of the jar.
• Half tablespoon is enough for 5 people,concentration might be affected since it might be too strong if used in a greater quantity.