How to make Kanda Poha - This classic Maharashtrian breakfast is made by sautéing pressed rice with onions, boiled potatoes and mild spices.
This recipe has featured on the show Khanakhazana.
Main Ingredients : Pressed rice (poha) (पोहा), Onions (प्याज़ )
Cuisine : Maharashtrian
Course : Snacks and Starters
Kanda Poha Recipe Card
A plate of piping hot poha or pohe is one of the best Maharashtrian breakfasts ever. Made with pressed rice, boiled potatoes and plenty of onions sautéed with a simple tempering of mustard seeds, turmeric, green chillies and jeera, finished off with a sprinkling of fresh coriander. This kanda poha recipe is testimony to the fact that the simplest things in life are often the best. Kande pohe is my go to option when I am craving a quick, fuss free and nutritious breakfast.
For more recipes related to Kanda Poha checkout Chuara Matar, Poha Egg Fried Rice, Rice Flake Fish, Mixed Sprouts Poha . You can also find more Snacks and Starters recipes like Pani Puri Ke 3 Pani, Corn And Cheese Dosa, Spicy Coriander and Chicken wontons, Spinach, Feta and Tomato Samosa.
Prep Time : 6-10 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Kanda Poha Recipe
Pressed rice (poha) thick variety 400 grams
Onions chopped 3 medium
Salt to taste
Sugar 1/2 teaspoon
Oil 5 tablespoons
Mustard seeds 1 teaspoon
Asafoetida a pinch
Curry leaves 6-7
Green chillies chopped 6-7
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Potato boiled 1 inch pieces 1 medium
Lemon juice 1 teaspoon
Fresh coriander leaves chopped 2 tablespoons
Method
Step 1
Wash the poha in a colander. Poha should be moist but not mashed. Add salt and sugar and mix lightly.
Step 2
Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add mustard seeds and when they splutter add asafoetida and curry leaves. Sauté for half a minute and add onions and continue to sauté.
Step 3
Add green chillies and mix. Add turmeric powder and mix. Sauté for two minutes and add potato and poha.
Step 4
Mix and cook till poha is heated through. Add lemon juice and mix lightly. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
Best Cooked In
Wonderchef Burlington Set
