Bataka Pauva

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Ingredients

1 cup	poha (flattened rice)
1 medium	potato, peeled and diced
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp	oil
1 tsp	mustard seeds
1 tsp	cumin seeds
2 tbsp	peanuts
1 tsp	turmeric powder
1 tsp	red chili powder
1 tsp	sugar
—	salt to taste
2 tbsp	fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 tbsp	lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the poha in a colander under running water for a minute and let it drain completely.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds.
3. 3 Once the mustard seeds start to crackle, add cumin seeds and peanuts. Sauté until the peanuts are golden brown.
4. 4 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent.
5. 5 Add the diced potatoes and cook until they are tender.
6. 6 Stir in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
7. 7 Add the rinsed poha to the pan and mix gently to combine all ingredients.
8. 8 Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the poha is heated through.
9. 9 Turn off the heat and add lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.
10. 10 Serve hot, garnished with additional coriander leaves if desired.