Wet the rice flakes (poha) in water thoroughly, drain the water and keep aside.

In a shallow frying pan, heat the oil on medium heat and add mustard seeds when hot and add curry leaves after they splutter for 5 seconds. Let them cook for about 30 seconds.

Cut the onion in thin,long slices lengthwise and add to the pan. Mix and fry till the onions are transparent. Don't let them brown. Then add chopped potatoes and mix well. Add half the salt and turmeric powder, mix well and fry till the potatoes are cooked and soft.

Now add tomatoes, peas and green chilli. Mix well and add red chilli powder. Mix everything well and let it cook for about 2 minutes. Then add the wet poha to the mix. Sprinkle the remaining half salt on the poha and then mix well. Let it cook for about a minute.

Turn off the heat, transfer it to serving dish and add namkeen (sev) over the poha and add lemon juice. Mix well and serve hot garnished with freshly chopped coriander leaves.