Step 1

Rinse the poha in water till they soften.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Dry roast the peanuts in a heavy pan till they become crunchy.

Step 5

Heat oil in the same pan.

Step 6

Crackle the mustard seeds first.

Step 7

Then add onions and saute them till they become translucent.

Step 8

Add curry leaves and green chilies. Saute for half a minute.

Step 9

Add the roasted peanuts and stir.

Step 10

Add the poha and stir.

Step 11

Cover and steam the poha for 2 minutes on a low flame.

Step 12

Switch off the fire and let the kanda poha remain covered for 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 13

Remove the lid and sprinkle some lemon juice, coriander leaves and grated coconut on poha.

Step 14

Give a gentle stir and serve kanda poha hot with tea.