Chire or flattened rice or poha is rice which has been beaten into flat light dry flakes. It is an easily digestible form of raw rice which swells when liquids are added to it. It is a breakfast staple in several states in Eastern India. If flattened rice is not a staple in your pantry, simply replace it with left over rice or grain that absorbs liquid well, and you will have a delightful snack to serve at tea time.
Ingredients
- Poha or Flattened rice - 2/3 cup
- Onion - 1 chopped
- Ginger - 1/2 inch finely chopped
- Coriander leaves - finely chopped
- Potato - 1 (boiled and mashed)
- Green chilli - 1-2 finely chopped
- Salt to taste
- Chat masala - 1/2 tsp
- Breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
Process
1. Wash poha two to three times, drain off the water and keep aside.
2. Add mashed potato, onion, ginger, coriander leaves, green chilli, salt and chat masala to the poha and mix them well.
3. Make small cutlet sized balls and place them in a plate.
4. In a plate, place breadcrumbs. Once all the cutlets are shaped, cover them with breadcrumbs properly and keep aside, they are now ready to fry.
5. Heat the oil in a frying pan. When the oil is hot enough reduce the heat and drop the cutlets. Cook them over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until they look golden brown on either side.
6. Serve hot with ketchup or any tangy chutney of your choice.
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