Indian Vegetarian Recipes : Spicy Beaten Rice Mix

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Serves: 4
Cooking time (approx.): 2 minutes
Style: Indian

2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon(s) mustard seeds
1 teaspoon(s) cumin seeds
2 green chillies chopped fine
2 dry red chilli(es) broken into bits
2 tablespoon(s) peanuts
2 sprig(s) curry leaves
½ teaspoon(s) asafoetida powder
½ teaspoon(s) turmeric powder
4 cups thin variety beaten rice (patla poha)
salt and sugar to taste
grated coconut and sugar powder for garnish

Pour the oil in a microwave-safe deep bowl. Toss in the mustard and cumin seeds. Microwave covered on high (100%) power for about 4 minutes till they splutter.
Stir in the green chillies, red chilly pieces and the peanuts. Microwave covered on high (100%) power for about 2 minute(s) or till the peanuts are aromatic. Drop in the curry leaves, asafoetida and the turmeric powder. Stir till aromatic.
Stir in the beaten rice and microwave uncovered on high (100%) power for about 2 minute(s) (stirring every 30 seconds to avoid burning) till the beaten rice is crisp and well coated with the oil and spices. Allow to stand for a minute before checking for doneness. Sprinkle salt and sugar to taste and toss well. Cool and store in an airtight jar.

TIP:
Chillies can be increased or decreased as desired.
It is better to prepare this dish in a bigger quantity and store for days oe even a month or two in airtight jars to retain the crispiness. Enjoy as and when required.
When the microwave cooking time for a step exceeds 2 minutes, it is highly recommended the contents be checked and stirred at regular intervals to avoid burning of food.
Standing time is a very important step as it completes the microwave cooking process of a dish. Ideally, allow the dish to stand for about 5 minutes before serving.

Serve garnished with: grated coconut and a sprinkling of sugar powder.

Indian Vegetarian Recipes

Spicy Beaten Rice Mix(Poha Chivda)

Spicy Beaten Rice Mix
(Poha Chivda)