Firstly, in a large bowl take 1.5 cups poha. do not take thin poha as it turns mushy as soon as you add water. rinse in water and drain off the water.

Add 1 tsp sugar, ¾ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp turmeric powder.
mix gently using your fingers without making poha mushy. rest for 8-10 minutes, or until the poha softens without turning mushy or sticky.

Now, In a large Kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and roast 2 tbsp peanut on low flame. roast until the peanuts turn crunchy, keep aside. In the same oil, add 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp cumin, pinch thing, and a few curry leaves. splutter the tempering.

Now add 2 chillies, 1-inch ginger, and 1 onion. saute until the onions soften slightly. further, add ¼ tsp turmeric and ¼ tsp salt. saute slightly. add soaked poha and mix well combining everything well.

Cover and simmer for 3 minutes or until the poha is cooked well. now add fried peanuts, 2 tbsp coriander, and ½ lemon. mix well. finally, enjoy the Kanda poha recipe with the mixture as a morning breakfast.'