Ramdana Poha (Puffed Amaranth with Sprouts and Vegetables)

Ingredients

• puffed ramdana (amaranth) — 2 cups
• boiled mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, peas) — 1 cup
• sprouts (green moong, kala chana) — 1 cup
• peanuts — 1 tbsp
• bhel or any namkeen mixture — 1 tbsp (some namkeen mixes contain wheat)
• onion — 1 tbsp (chopped)
• tomato — 1 (chopped)
• coriander leaves — 1 tbsp (chopped)
• rai (mustard seeds) — 1/2 tbsp
• jira (cumin) — 1/2 tbsp
• dhania (coriander) powder — 1/2 tbsp
• chaat masala — 1 tbsp
• lemon juice — 1 tbsp
• green chilli — 1 tbsp (chopped)
• oil — 1 tbsp
• salt (to taste)

Method

1. Heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds.
2. When they pop, add the cumin, coriander powder, onion and tomato and cook for a few minutes, then add the vegetables and sprouts.
3. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, then add the remaining ingredients (puffed ramdana, peanuts, namkeen, chaat masala and green chilli) and stir through.
4. Take the pan off the heat, sprinkle with lemon juice, coriander leaves and salt, and serve.