Peas Potato Poha

• 2 cups thick variety Poha (flattened rice)
• 1 tablespoons oil
• pinch of asafoetida
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 whole dried red chili
• 1 tsp urad dal (optional)
• 1 tsp chana dal (optional)
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 potato, cut into small cubes
• 1/2 cup peas, fresh or frozen
• 1 carrot, cut into small cubes
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 2 medium green chilies, finely chopped
• handful fresh coriander, finely chopped
• Juice of half lemon

Spices :

• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp dry mango powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp sugar (optional)

Method

1. In a heavy bottom kadhai/pan, add in the oil. Bring the oil to heat and add peanuts in it. Roast till the peanuts are golden brown. Remove the peanuts from oil and keep aside.
2. Next, add in asafoetida, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, curry leaves, urad dal, chana dal and whole red chili and let the mustard splutter. Add in the onions and saute till golden brown.
3. Next, add in the potatoes, peas, carrots, ginger, chilies, salt, red chili powder and turmeric powder. Mix and place a lid on the pan. Simmer and cook till the vegetables are cooked. This will take approximately 10-12 minutes.
4. Simultaneously, take the Poha in a colander and wash it with water so that the Poha rehydrates. Add salt, garam masala, dry mango powder, turmeric, sugar and lemon juice and mix with the poha.
5. Add the poha to the mixed vegetables and combine.  Sprinkle coriander and peanuts on top. The poha is ready. Serve warm.