It has been busy for the past 2 days here at Chennai.......Was at my perimmas place with my cousins, had a good time together, the much needed break I would say.We had been planning for this get together for the past 2 yrs and am happy that it did happen now.
Was at annanagar today after years, felt a bit nostalgic seeing the places that I have roamed around....the hospital where mittu was born,my shopping times at Nalli,Santosh stores,the restaurants I have been to so many times but still crave for that sambar rice from hotchips and my fav north indian menu from Paramount....aahhh good old memories.
Now after a tiring day back at my sil's place....kids at play and mittu never troubles me for eating when am here and am so much relieved.....Just sat down to post this pepper poha which I tried the other day, a quick spicy snack that you can make which is perfect for this chill weather.Will be back soon with the lunchbox menu this weekend.

Pepper Poha - Ingredients
Preparation Time : 10 mins | Cooking Time : 10 mins | Serves : 2
Recipe Category: Snack | Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
Poha - 3/4 cup (I used thick poha)
Whole Pepper - 1 tsp
Cashews - 5 broken
Grated Coconut - 2 tbsp
Salt - to taste
To temper:
Oil - 2 tsp
Ghee - 1 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
Split Urad Dal - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - a small sprig
Red Chillies - 2 small torn into pieces
Method:
- Dry roast whole pepper till nice aroma rises.Cool down and grind it to a coarse powder,Set aside.Rinse poha, soak it for few mins until its soft, Set aside.Roast the cashews in ghee till golden brown,set aside.

- Heat oil - add the items listed under 'to temper' let it splutter then add pepper powder,required salt saute for a minute.Drain water from poha and add it.

- Give a quick mix, add coconut.Give a quick stir and finally add roasted cashews and switch off.

Serve hot / warm as a snack!
My Notes:
- This is a little spicy, but you can reduce pepper as per your liking.
- You can even roast pepper jeera and grind it coarsely.
Labels: Savoury Snacks, Teatime snacks