Phodnichi Poli (Chapati/ Roti) - Spicy Tempered Flatbread

One of the most popular Maharastrian breakfast that brings back all My childhood memories is Phodnichi Poli or Kuskarleli Poli as I used to call. Its a comfort snack prepared using leftover Poli spiced up and tempered in onions! 

A perfect option for a lazy holiday breakfast. Quick..easy made in jiffy!!

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Leftover Poli (Chapati / Roti / Flatbread)

• 1 Onion finely chopped

• 3-5 Curry Leaves

• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds

• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Optional)

• 1/4th tsp Hing (Asafoetida)

• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder

• 1 tbsp Red Chilly Powder

• 1 tsp Sugar

• Salt to taste

• Coriander Leaves finely chopped for garnish

• Scrapped Coconut for garnish

• 2 tbsp Oil

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Method:

• Crumble the leftover poli by hand or food processor.

•  In a Pan heat oil. When oil is hot add mustard seeds, when mustard seeds crackle add cumin seeds, hing, curry leaves & finely chopped onions.Cook onions till translucent. 

• Now add turmeric powder, red chilly powder & leftover crumbled poli, mix well.

• Add sugar & salt. Check for seasoning.

• Cover the pan with a lid and let the poli get heated through for 5 minutes on low flame stirring occasionally till all the spices gets nicely incorporated.

• Sprinkle splash of water over the poli so that they won't dry out and become little moist.

• Phodnichi Poli (Chapati/ Roti) - Spicy Tempered Flatbread is ready.

• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves, scrapped coconut and serve hot.