Poha is known as a super healthy breakfast that’s easy to make and a wholesome meal at the same time. It is made with flattened rice (poha), onions, roasted peanuts, and a few spices. When you don't feel like cooking, this dish, made with onions, potatoes, lemon juice, and curry leaves, is a great choice.
What is Poha?
The word "Poha" (plural pohe) refers to two distinct things: the ingredient, which is flattened rice, and the dish made from this ingredient. And also, Poha is flattened rice flakes, also known as beaten rice. It is made by dehusking rice grains and parboiling them. They are then dried and roasted with iron rollers.
Types of Poha
There are two varieties of white poha:
Medium or Thick: Medium or Thick poha is preferred for this recipe.
Thin Poha: It is paper-thin and suitable for making chivda, sweet poha.
Ingredients
Poha: I prefer Medium or Thick poha to make this recipe. When rinsed, it gets fluffy and absorbent. It is easily available in Indian grocery stores. The thin poha doesn't work for this recipe, as it turns mushy when rinsed. You may also use red or brown rice poha.
Onion: I used finely chopped red onion. You can also use yellow or white onions.
Potatoes: I used one medium Yukon gold potato. However, you can make this poha without potatoes as well.
Spices: a tempering (tadka) made using mustard seeds, cumin seeds (jeera), curry leaves, and green chilies. I use turmeric powder for color and flavor.
Peanuts: You can add peanuts or cashews for the crunch.
Garnish: garnish with coriander leaves and freshly grated coconut (optional).
How to Make Kanda Poha
🔰First, gently rinse 1.5 cups of poha in a colander under running water 2-3 times until they soften, and then drain out all the water.
🔰Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a Kadai. Add 2-3 tablespoons of raw peanuts and fry until they turn golden brown. Remove the peanuts to a plate and set them aside.
🔰Add ½ teaspoon mustard and ½ teaspoon cumin seeds in the same kadai and let them splutter.
🔰Then, add 2-3 chopped green chilies, 1 stalk of curry leaves, and 1 medium chopped onion. Sauté until onions turn soft and translucent.
🔰After that, add 1 medium potato, cubed into ½-inch pieces, and cook for around 3 minutes.
🔰Add rinsed and drained poha, ½ teaspoon turmeric, salt, and ½ teaspoon sugar. Mix everything well.
🔰If you feel the pohe is too dry, sprinkle some water. Cover it with a lid and cook for 3 minutes on low heat.
🔰Turn off the heat. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and roasted peanuts, and give a quick mix. Lastly, garnish with 2 tablespoons of coriander leaves.
🔰Serve hot with masala chai or coffee.
Tips to make the Best Poha Recipe
- Type of poha: Make sure to use the medium or thick flakes variety of poha to make this recipe. Thin poha doesn't work for this recipe.
- Rinsing: I prefer to rinse 2-3 times under cold water and drain the water completely. Do not rinse the poha for long, as they will turn mushy.
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