How to make khanda poha

INGREDIENTS :

1.5 cups poha - red or white beaten rice or flattened rice
1 large onion, finely chopped
¼ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp mustard seeds
2 or 2.5 tbsp peanuts
10-12 curry leaves
1 green chilli,chopped

1 tsp sugar or as required
1 or 1.5 tbsp oil
salt as required

INSTRUCTIONS:

rinse the poha in water till they soften.

they should loose their crunchiness and when you break them between your finger, they should easily get crushed or mashed.

now add sugar, salt and turmeric powder to the poha and gently mix.

dry roast the peanuts in a pan till they become crunchy.

heat oil in the same pan.
crackle the mustard seeds first

then add onions and saute them till they become translucent.

add curry leaves and green chilies.
saute for half a minute.

add the roasted peanuts and stir.

add the poha and stir.

cover and steam the poha for 2-3 minutes on a low flame.

when cooking check after 1 or 1.5 minutes and give a stir again.

switch off the fire and let the poha remain covered for 1-2 minutes.

remove the lid and sprinkle some lemon juice, coriander leaves and grated coconut.