Kanda Poha (Flattened Rice with Onion and Peanuts)

Ingredients

• Thick poha (flattened rice) 200 g
• Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
• Raw peanuts 40 g
• Mustard seeds and cumin seeds 1 tsp each
• Green chilies and curry leaves 2 chilies, 1 sprig
• Onion, finely chopped 1 large (150 g)
• Ground turmeric 1/2 tsp
• Sugar 1 tsp
• Salt 1 tsp (6 g)
• Lemon juice 1 tbsp
• Fresh cilantro, chopped 10 g

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the poha in a sieve under running water for 30 seconds, drain well and leave for 10 minutes to soften.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a wide pan over medium heat and fry the peanuts for 3 to 4 minutes until golden; lift them out.

3. 3

   Add the mustard seeds to the oil and, when they pop, the cumin, green chilies and curry leaves; fry for 20 seconds.

4. 4

   Add the onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until soft and translucent, then stir in the turmeric.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the salt and sugar over the poha, add it to the pan with the peanuts and toss gently until evenly yellow.

6. 6

   Cover and steam on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until hot and soft.

7. 7

   Turn off the heat, stir in the lemon juice and cilantro and serve warm.