Vegan Poha

1. 1

   Rinse and drain the flattened rice.

   • Place the poha in a colander or fine-mesh sieve.
   • Rinse under cold running water for 30 seconds until softened.
   • Drain thoroughly and set aside to prevent the rice from becoming mushy.

   TIPAvoid over-soaking; the rice should be moist but retain its individual shape.
2. 2

   Temper the spices and peanuts.

   • Heat oil in a wide pan over medium heat.
   • Add mustard seeds and wait for them to crackle.
   • Stir in the peanuts, green chili, and turmeric, frying until peanuts are golden.

   TIPFry the peanuts until they are crunchy to provide a texture contrast to the soft rice.
3. 3

   Sauté onions and combine with poha.

   • Add the chopped onions to the tempered spices.
   • Sauté for 3 minutes until the onions become translucent.
   • Gently fold in the rinsed poha and salt until evenly coated.
4. 4

   Finish with lemon and cilantro.

   Remove the pan from the heat. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture and garnish with chopped cilantro. Toss gently one last time before serving.

   TIPCover the pan for 2 minutes off the heat to allow the steam to finish softening the rice.

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