Dadape Pohe

'Dadape pohe' the name is derived from the fusion of two marathi words viz: ; Dadapne which means to mix with the hand using slight pressure and Pohe which is thin flattened rice which is the main ingredient used in the recipe .

This is a simple preparation made from ingredients easily available in the kitchen . Best part being it involves no cooking or gas. Actually a child's play. Simple yet delectable loved by one and all for its mix of textures and flavours . There are a few variations in the way it can be prepared . Presenting here my style of preparation.  Ready in a jiffy , this can be your go-to snack for those hunger pangs.

INGREDIENTS :

Flattened rice (Patal pohe)   2 Bowls

finely chopped onion   1 

finely chopped tomato  1

finely chopped coriander 1/2 bowl

Little coconut water 

grated coconut 1/2 bowl

sugar  2 tsp (Can be adjusted)

red chilli powder  2 tsp (Can be adjusted)

Salt to taste 

Oil 1 Tbsp 

mustard seeds 1/2 tsp

Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp 

hing powder 1/4 tsp 

turmeric powder 1/4 tsp 

METHOD :

1. In a kadai/ thick bottomed vessel, dry roast the poha till it is crispy.

2. Remove in a plate.

3. Add to this finely chopped onion and tomato and mix well.

4. Add the grated coconut and mix well with hand using slight pressure... so as to bring out the juices from onion, tomato and coconut. 

5. Now add sugar, red chilli powder and salt to taste . Mix well.

6. Sprinkle a little coconut water just to make the mixture moist (Remember not to make it soggy)

7. Make a 'tadka' or 'phodani' of oil, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, hing and turmeric powder.

8. Pour this over the moist poha mixture.

9. Mix well.

10. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and freshly grated coconut .

11. Serve with a slice of lemon .