Poha/Aval Upma (A Savory Breakfast With Beaten Rice) | Rasaala

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Thick variety poha (I use the thick variety to make this upma, so it holds its shape)
• 1/4 cup raw peanuts (can be crushed coarsely, or used as whole peanuts)
• 1/2 number medium onion (chopped fine)
• 3-4 numbers green chilies (chopped fine)
• 5-6 leaves curry leaves (optional, not a big deal if you don't have them on hand)
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 1/4 tsp red chili powder
• 1/4 tsp hing
• 1/4 cup grated coconut, fresh or frozen (if using frozen, take it out to thaw before starting )
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp oil (avocado, coconut, extra lite tasting olive oil)
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tbsp white urad dhal/skinned black gram