KANDA POHA
 Kanda Poha is a staple food of Maharashtra and is eaten with awe for breakfast.This is made with beaten rice or poha with potatoes(batata) and onion(kanda) and cooked to perfection.It is an easy to make dish and is also a good lunch box option.One my friends who is a Maharashtrian,taught me the exotic recipe which was not only quick but easy and tasty as well.Plenty of onions and boiled and cubed potatoes gives this recipe a unique and flavourful feel.As many of you might be aware of Poha in South Indian cuisine would be either Puli Aval which is tamarind based or a pepper flavoured one called Milagu Aval.Also there is a sweet version with jaggery called Vella Aval and sugar based Aval Kesari.
Servings Prep Time
2cup 20minutes
Cook Time
10minutes
Servings Prep Time
2cup 20minutes
Cook Time
10minutes
Ingredients
  • 1cup Poha(thick)
  • 1 Potato
  • 1 Onion
  • 1/2tsp Mustard
  • 1/2tsp Cumin
  • 1tsp Groundnuts
  • 1/4tsp TurmericPowder
  • 1 Green Chilli
  • 1sprig Curry Leaves
  • a few Coriander Leaves
  • to taste Salt
  • Lemon-1/2
  • 2tsps Oil
  • Water-as needed for soaking
Instructions
  1. Rinse poha for 2-3 times in water and soak it for 20 minutes.
  2. After it has fully absorbed the water,strain and keep aside for later use.
  3. In a pan add oil followed by mustard, cumin and groundnuts..Once it crackles add green chilly and curry leaves.
  4. Add chopped onion and fry till pink.
  5. Add now strained poha,salt and turmeric powder.
  6. Add boiled and cubed potato.
  7. Squeeze lemon juice.
  8. Mix well and cook for 3 minutes.
  9. Garnish with coriander leaves.
  10. Kanda Poha is ready to be served.
Recipe Notes

Notes

Add grated coconut just before finishing the dish.

Add more onions if you like.

You can even add cashewnuts for more taste.