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Batata  Poha ( Microwave Recipe) This flavoured snack is one of my favourites as it is very easy to rustle up for morning breakfast as well as for the evening tea. Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking Time:  8 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 cups  thick  beaten rice (poha) 1/2 tsp   mustard seeds ( rai / sarson) 1/2 tsp   cumin seeds (jeera) 3 to 4   green chillies  ,  slit green chillies 1/2 cup   chopped onions 1/4 tsp   turmeric powder (haldi) 1/2 cup  peeled and finely  chopped potatoes 1 tsp   lemon  juice 1 tsp   sugar  (optional) 1 tbsp   oil salt  to taste For The Garnish 1 tbsp  grated fresh  coconut 1 tbsp   chopped coriander (dhania) Method Place the poha in a sieve and hold it under running water for a few seconds. Toss well to drain out all excess water and keep aside. In a microwave safe bowl combine the oil, mustard seeds, cum...

Aloo Kurkure Poha coated potato and mint flavoured starter. This couldn't be easier. Preparation Time:  5 mins Cooking Time:  10 mins Makes 6 kurkures Ingredients 1 cup  boiled , peeled and  mashed potatoes 1/2 cup   chopped mint leaves (phudina) 1/2 tbsp  finely  chopped green chillies 1/2 tsp  roasted  cumin seeds (jeera) powder 1/2 tsp   lemon juice salt  to taste 1/3 cup   plain flour (maida) 1/3 cup   beaten rice (poha)  , coarsely ground oil  for deep-frying For Serving sweet and sour sauce Method Combine the potatoes, mint leaves, green chillies, cumin seeds powder, lemon juice and salt in a bowl and mix well. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape them into round balls. Keep aside. Combine the plain flour with a little water to make a thick and smooth paste and keep aside. Dip each potato ball in the flour paste and then roll in powdered rice flakes t...