Bhel Upma (Sauteed puffed rice)

Bhel/Puffed Rice - 5 cups
Peanuts - 1/4 cup
Onion - 1
Green chilis - 4
Potato - 1 small
Mixed vegetables - 2 cups (Carrot/Corn/Peas/Beans)
Ginger - 1 inch
Lemon - 1/2
Salt - to taste
Oil - 1 tbsp
Cilantro - few sprigs
Cumin + Mustard seeds - 1 tsp each

Finely chop the onions and green chilis. Dice the vegetables and potato into bite sized pieces. I used chopped frozen veggies. In a pan, heat the oil and splutter the mustard and cumin seeds. Add the onions, green chilis, peanuts and finely chopped ginger. When the onions are soft, add the rest of the vegetables and fry till cooked through. 

In a large colander or bowl, add the bhel and fill with water. Let it soak for a few minutes. Squeeze and set aside.

When the vegetables are cooked, add the bhel and salt. Mix well and saute for a couple minutes.

 Squeeze the lemon, garnish with cilantro and serve hot.