Poha

This is a recipe from the western part of India. You will definitely need to make a trip to an Indian grocery store for this one. Neither the pressed rice nor the sambhar powder are likely to be found on the shelves of your neighborhood grocery store. Serves 4-6 as a side dish.

2 cups poha (pressed rice), washed and drained
2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped into sticks
1/3 cup water
2 green chillies chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 level teaspoon sambhar powder or 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lime juice

Heat oil on low and put in the mustard seeds. As soon as the mustard seeds begin to pop, add the potatoes. Stir fry for 3 minutes on medium heat. Add turmeric and salt. Stir a couple of time and add the pressed rice and coriander powder. Add the water and cook covered for 4 minutes on low heat. Check to see if the potatoes have been cooked through. If they have, remove cover and cook until the water evaporates. Pour lime juice over the poha and serve.