Crispy Poha Patties

Ingredients

• Poha (flattened rice flakes) - 2 cup
• Ginger - 1 tsp
• Lime juice - 1 tbsp
• Green chili - 1 whole
• Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
• Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp
• Salt - 1 tsp
• Sesame seeds - 1/4 cup
• Oil - 4 tbsp

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the poha under cold water, then soak it in water for 15 minutes; drain thoroughly and squeeze out as much liquid as you can so the mixture is just moist, not soggy.
2. 2Finely chop the ginger, green chili and coriander leaves so they distribute evenly through the poha.
3. 3In a mixing bowl, combine the drained poha with the chopped ginger, lime juice, chopped green chili, chopped coriander leaves, garam masala and salt; mix until the ingredients are evenly incorporated and the mixture holds together when pressed.
4. 4Portion the mixture into small rounds and press each portion between your palms to form compact patties; press firmly so they hold their shape while cooking.
5. 5Spread the sesame seeds on a plate and roll each patty in the seeds to coat both sides, pressing lightly so the seeds stick.
6. 6Heat the oil in a frying pan, then fry the patties on medium flame until they are brown on both sides, turning carefully so they do not break.
7. 7Transfer the fried patties to paper towels to drain, as sesame seeds can release oil after frying; let them rest briefly so they firm up.
8. 8Serve the patties warm with chutney.