Wash flattened rice/poha rice 2 -3 times properly... add 1/2cup water to the bowl of poha rice n leave for 3 mins... then drain water in a strainer n spread properly with hands... u wl get soft n fluffy poha by this time... then add salt, turmeric powder n sugar to it... mix gently with the hands...steam for 3 mins by covering with a lid...(the water from the steamer should not touch the poha rice.

Then in a kadhai heat oil... add mustard seeds n let it splutter...then add chopped onions n fry till it becomes translucent, then add curry leaves, chopped green chillies, fennel seeds, sprinkle some salt n turmeric powder n mix well.. then add the steamed poha to it, turn off the flame.... mix well..