Atukula Upma(Poha upma)

Ingredients:
2 cups of poha (thick variety)
1 medium onion
1-2 green chilies
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp mustard seeds
juice of 1 small lime/lemon
a few curry leaves (5-6)
salt to taste
a pinch of sugar (optional)
1 tbsp fresh/frozen shredded coconut
1 small tomato
a handful of coriander leaves

Method:
Wash the poha well in several changes of water.
Set aside for 30 mins to 1 hour
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan
Add the mustard seeds and when they pop add the curry leaves, chopped onions and chopped green chillies.
Saute the onions till translucent
Add the soaked poha
Add the salt, sugar and turmeric powder and stir well.
Cover the pan with a lid and let poha steam for 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle with a little water if it seems to burn at the bottom.
When the poha is well cooked, turn off the flame.
Add the lemon juice and mix well.
To serve, garnish with fresh chopped tomatoes, grated coconut and cilantro leaves.
The crunchy, sweet juiciness of the tomato provides a wonderful contrast to the soft lemony bite of the poha.