Phodnichi Poli

Phodnichi Poli in Marathi

Serves: 2 persons
Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
7 to 8 Chapatis (A day before)
For Tempering: 2 tsp oil, pinch of mustard seeds, 1/4 tsp cumin seeds, pinch of asafoetida, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chili powder, 2 curry leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tbsp fried peanuts
1/2 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste
2 pinches sugar
Finely chopped Cilantro for garnishing

Method:
1) Grind chapatis coarsely.
2) Heat 2 tsp oil into a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, turmeric powder, red chili powder and curry leaves. Add onion and saute until translusent. Add fried peanuts and saute.
3) Add ground chapati and stir over medium heat. Add salt and sugar, mix nicely and cook covered for 2 minutes.
Garnish with cilantro and lemon juice. Serve hot.

Tips:
1) If you don't want to grind chapatis, mince them with hands.
2) Accompany this dish with plain yogurt and mango pickle.
3) Along with peanuts you can add 1/4 cup frozen peas.