1.heat the oil. to check if the oil is ready, fry a little beaten rice first. it should puff up.

2. in the same oil, fry the following one at a time in the given order , drain and keep aside : the potato rounds till crisp, peanuts ,whole red chillies till they turn light brown, coconut pieces and green coriander.

3. in a large flat dish, mix all the above ingredients well.

4. mix together salt, turmeric powder, cumin seed powder. with light fingers, mix every thing well.when the mixture cools, store in an airtight container.