Published: March 10, 2018 Last Modified: December 5, 2019 Freda Dias

Poha Recipe | Kanda Batata poha | How To Make Poha

Poha recipe with step-by-step pictures! This breakfast poha is cooked in a spicy and flavorful tempering of onions, potatoes, and peanuts. A quick and delicious breakfast meal!

Hello folks! How’s everyone been? I’m back home finally after my vacation in India. So it’s back to the grind with my daily routine. My son was pretty excited to go back to school though 😀 My little girl (not so little anymore, but well, will always be little for me) also completed a year last month, another reason for my extended stay back home.

I had actually clicked a couple of pictures, to be scheduled out while I was away. But the thought of preparing posts and write-ups made me even lazier, so I just took a break. Blogging is becoming increasingly difficult as little Kate does keep me on my toes, it’s just that stage. I’ll try to publish something once per week, with no breaks now hopefully.

Here is one of the posts that I had clicked pics for, so let me start off with this. This breakfast poha recipe is a great option for a hearty breakfast.

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WHAT IS POHA?

It is nothing dehusked rice that has been flattened into flakes. It is also known as beaten rice. There are two kinds that are available in the market- thin and thick.

POHA INGREDIENTS

For this simple Indian poha recipe, you will need basic Indian pantry staples like

Mustard seeds
Green chillies
Curry leaves
Spices like asafoetida and turmeric
Onions, and lots of it
Potatoes
Peanuts,
And thick poha, of course!

For a really awesome tasting poha, add lots of onions! The sautéed onions add a nice sweetness and crunch to the poha, which balances the spice from the green chillies really well!

HOW TO MAKE POHA?

This is a very basic recipe to make poha or its popular variations, Kande (onion) pohe or aloo/batate (potato) pohe or a mix of two to make kanda batata poha. You can skip the onions for a Jain version.

You need to rinse the poha to soften it. Then add it to a flavorful tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chilies, turmeric, chopped onions, cubed potatoes, and some sugar. To speed up the cooking process, you may use boiled cubed potatoes instead.

For a soft and fluffy poha, sprinkle few drops of milk, cover and let it cook on low heat.

For an added nutritional boost, make vegetable poha recipe instead by adding veggies like carrots, peas, green beans etc after the potatoes have cooked.

As simple as this poha recipe is, it is packed with flavors and texture. You get a bite from the peanuts, the onions, and the soft potatoes and the well cooked fluffy poha all mingle together to make this one satisfying wholesome breakfast dish!

IS POHA GOOD FOR HEALTH?

Poha is basically carbs, so this is perfect for breakfast as it provides the required energy and keeps you full until lunch, plus it is delicious! It is also light on the stomach and easy to digest.

Poha makes it to our breakfast table at least twice every week, even my picky eater enjoys this so much that he gladly asks for seconds!

You may also use brown or red rice variety for a healthier alternative!

These days you even get readymade poha mix. But seriously, you don’t need one! You are better off making it from scratch at home with clean ingredients! It is so easy, and this step-by-step tutorial will definitely come in handy! So let’s make some tasty poha!

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STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE MAHARASHTRIAN POHA | KANDE POHE | ALOO POHA RECIPE

1.Rinse the poha in a colander under running water. Let it drain well in a colander. Set aside.

2.Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add chopped green chillies ( I used red chillies) and curry leaves and asafoetida. Add turmeric powder, sauté few seconds.

3.Add the chopped onions, sauté until it turns translucent.

4.Add potatoes, salt, sugar, mix well. Sprinkle some water, cover and cook until potatoes are done. Stir occasionally to prevent the potatoes from sticking at the bottom.

5.When the potatoes are cooked, add the poha along with roasted peanuts, mix well. Sprinkle few teaspoons of milk (this helps in soft and fluffy poha), cover and let it cook on medium-low heat for about 2-3 minutes.

6.Add lime juice & chopped cilantro. Mix well and switch off the heat.

7.Serve hot garnished with some grated coconut (optional), finely chopped onions & nylon sev.

NOTE

For a quicker version, used cubed boiled potatoes, sauté for 1-2 minutes, then proceed with the recipe.

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