Kanda Poha (Beaten Rice with Veggies)

Wash the 2 cups of Poha (Rice Flakes) thoroughly with 300 ml Cold water in a strainer / colander. Keep aside.

Heat 2 tbsp of Oil in a pan; add 1/4 cup of Peanuts and roast until light brown. Drain and keep aside. In the same pan, add 1 tsp of Mustard Seeds, ½ tsp Cumin Seeds, a pinch of Hing, thinly slit 2-3 Green Chillies, 4-5 Curry Leaves and toast till they splutter. Add thinly sliced Onion and saute for 3 minutes till the onions are transparent. Add a thinly chopped, peeled medium Potato and fry for 2 minutes. Add 1 tsp of Sugar, Salt to taste, 1 tsp of Turmeric Powder and cook until potatoes loose their rawness, 5 minutes. Add 3 tbsp of Water and cover cook on medium for 8-9 minutes. Finally, add the soaked poha and mix, evenly coating with oil and spices. Add 3 tbsp of Water around the edges of the pan and cover cook on medium for 6 minutes. Remove from heat, add the roasted peanuts, Lemon Juice, as needed, chopped Coriander Leaves and Sev for garnishing. Serve hot.