Clean the poha . Handpick any impurities present .

Heat oil in a kadai and splutter mustard seeds, Urad dal, chana dal, peanut .

When it splutters .Add finely chopped onion , green chilli , broken red chilli , cumin , curry leaves and turmeric powder. Saute for 2-3 mins , let they get crisp .

Add poha .. combine everything well . Saute for 4-5 min Let poha get nicely crisp . Making it crispy is very important for long shelf life

Finally add salt , sugar and citric acid . Mix everything well . Allow the instant poha mix to cool . Add finely chopped coriander leaves after cool and combine everything .

Instant Poha mix is ready . Store them in air tight container / zip lock cover and use as and when required . Stays good easily for 2-3 months without refrigeration .

To make poha upma with this mix, boil 1.5 cups of water. Add 1 cup of poha mix to it . Let it cook for 1 minute then cover with a lid and switch off the flame keep it covered for 3-5 minutes or till it absorb all the water .Mix well and serve hot !! If you don't have access to microwave or gas , just boil water nicely , add poha to the boiling water and keep it closed for 15 mins till they are fluffy and water has absorbed .