Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Boil Water for Soya Chunks

   Place a pot on the gas flame and add 3 to 3.5 cups of water. Bring the water to a boil.

2. 2.Cook Soya Chunks

   Once the water is boiling, add 1 cup of small soya chunks and a pinch of salt. Turn off the flame immediately and set the pot aside to allow the soya chunks to soak and soften.

3. 3.Wash Poha

   Place a strainer over a bowl and add 2 cups of poha (flattened rice). Wash the poha thoroughly with water until clean, then set it aside to drain.

4. 4.Prepare Soya Chunks

   Drain the water from the soaked soya chunks and gently squeeze out any excess water. Set them aside.

5. 5.Heat Oil and Fry Peanuts

   Place a pan on medium flame and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is hot, add 2 tablespoons of peanuts. Fry the peanuts until they start to crackle and change color, then remove them from the pan and set aside.

6. 6.Temper Spices

   In the same oil, add 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds and 1/2 teaspoon of mustard seeds. Let them splutter.

7. 7.Add Aromatics

   Add a few curry leaves and 1 finely chopped green chili to the pan. Keep the flame low.

8. 8.Sauté Onion and Ginger

   Add 1/2 teaspoon of grated ginger and 1 small finely chopped onion. Sauté continuously until the onion becomes translucent.

9. 9.Add Carrots and Capsicum

   Add 2 tablespoons of finely chopped carrots and 2 tablespoons of finely chopped capsicum to the pan.

10. 10.Add Peas and Sauté Vegetables

    Add 2 tablespoons of thawed frozen peas. Sauté all the vegetables for 1 minute.

11. 11.Add Tomato and Salt

    Add 1 small finely chopped tomato and 1 teaspoon of salt (or to taste). Mix well and continue to fry the vegetables on low to medium flame until they soften.

12. 12.Add Turmeric and Cook

    Add a pinch of turmeric powder and mix it thoroughly with the vegetables. Reduce the flame to low, cover the pan with a lid, and cook for a short period to allow the flavors to meld and vegetables to fully soften.

13. 13.Prepare Poha with Milk (Optional)

    If the soaked poha appears a bit dry, add 2 tablespoons of milk to it and mix gently. Set aside.

14. 14.Combine Soya Chunks with Vegetables

    After the vegetables have cooked and softened, remove the lid. Add the prepared soya chunks to the pan and mix them well with the sautéed vegetables. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

15. 15.Add Poha and Lemon Juice

    Add the soaked poha to the pan. Mix everything well until the poha is evenly coated with the spices and vegetables. Squeeze the juice of a quarter lemon over the mixture and mix again. If the poha still seems dry, you can add another 2 tablespoons of milk.

16. 16.Final Cook and Garnish

    Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low flame for 1 minute. Remove the lid, mix gently, and then turn off the flame. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves and the fried peanuts.