Nargis Mandakki

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Ingredients

2 cups	mandakki (puffed rice)
1 cup	sev (fried gram flour noodles)
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
1 medium	tomato, finely chopped
2 tablespoons	peanuts
1 tablespoon	oil
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 pinch	asafoetida
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	coriander leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon	lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
2. 2 Add peanuts and fry until they turn golden brown.
3. 3 Add finely chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent.
4. 4 Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
5. 5 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, asafoetida, and salt. Mix well.
6. 6 Add the mandakki (puffed rice) and mix thoroughly so that it is coated with the spice mixture.
7. 7 Cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
8. 8 Turn off the heat and add sev, coriander leaves, and lemon juice. Mix well.
9. 9 Serve immediately, garnished with additional sev and coriander leaves if desired.