Chirer Polao(Snack)

 Chirer Polao  in Bengal is Batata Poha in the western part of India. Only potatoes are added and so its aptly named batata poha, but in Bengal other vegetables such as cauliflour, peas, carrots are added along with the potato.

Ingredients :

Puffed Rice                       1 kg
Grated Coconut                 2 tbsp
Potato                               250 grams
Onion                                125 grams
Green Peas                         1 cup
Sugar                                 2 tsp
Ghee                                  125 grams
Salt                                    according to taste
Cumin Seeds                      2 tsp,roasted and powdered
Dry Red Chilli(whole)         2
Black Mustard Seeds         1/4 th tsp
Chilly Paste                         2 tsp
Ginger Paste                       2 tsp
Turmeric Powder                a pinch or two
Lemon Juice                        2 tsp

Method :

Boil the potatoes and chop into cubes
Soak the puffed rice (poha/chire) and drain well.
In a bowl add turmeric powder, salt, sugar, ginger paste, green chilli paste, roasted and powdered cumin , to the soaked puffed rice and mix all together. Keep aside.
Heat ghee in a wok.
Add dry red chillies whole and black mustard seeds and when the seeds splutter, add the potatoes. Saute a bit and add the chopped onions. Add green peas. Stir fry till they are golden. Then add the spice mixed puffed rice from the bowl to the wok and stir.
When well fried,  remove from heat .
Sprinkle lemon juice and grated coconut . Mix .
Serve hot.

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 matter !"