Very Simple Phodnichi Poli (Seasoned Stale Chapatis/Rotis)

Phodnichi poli is a regular Maharashtrian breakfast prepared with stale chapatis/ rotis. An healthy way to use left over chapatis with spicy tempering.

RECIPE:

Ingredients

• 2 cups stale chapatis roughly torn into small pieces
• 3 green chillies (adjust to taste) chopped fine
• 4 to 5 curry leaves
• 2 medium sized onions chopped finely lengthwise
• 1 potato, peeled and chopped lengthwise and then quartered into thin slices
• 3 to 4 tbsp. oil
• 1 tsp. mustard seeds
• A pinch of asafetida
• 1/8 tsp. turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 Lime juice to sprinkle (optional)
• Coriander leaves finely chopped to garnish

METHOD:

• Heat oil in a nonstick/ ceramic pan /wok on high flame. Add mustard seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves. When they splutter  add green chillies and reduce flame , add turmeric powder , saute add potatoes and onions, saute till translucent.
• When cooked add salt and torn  chapatis. Stir well, cook for 2 to 3 minutes stirring well. If you like the flavor of lime, sprinkle lime juice over the chapatis.
• Saute well till they become crisp and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot.

NOTE: 

• Tastes best when prepared with stale chapatis.