How to Make Kanda Poha: Simple and Delicious Recipe
Delight in the comforting flavours of Kanda Poha, a beloved Maharashtrian breakfast dish that exudes warmth and homely goodness. This flavorful dish features flattened rice (poha) sautéed with onions (kanda) and an array of aromatic spices, resulting in a delectable symphony of flavours. With its quick and easy preparation, Kanda Poha offers a perfect balance of textures and tastes, making it an ideal choice for a hearty breakfast or snack.
- 🍽 Serves: 2 servings
- ⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 👨🍳 Cook Time: 10 minutes
- 🍝 Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
For soaking
- 1.5 cup poha, thick
- 1 tsp sugar
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp turmeric
For kanda poha
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp peanut
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp cumin
- Pinch hing
- Few curry leaves
- 2 chilli, finely chopped
- 1-inch ginger, finely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped
- ½ lemon
Method
- Firstly, in a large bowl take 1.5 cup poha. do not take thin poha as it turns mushy as soon as you add water.
- Rinse in water and drain off the water.
- Add 1 tsp sugar, ¾ tsp salt and ¼ tsp turmeric.
- Mix gently using your fingers without making poha mushy.
- Rest for 8-10 minutes, or until the poha softens without turning mushy or sticky.
- In a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and roast 2 tbsp peanut on low flame.
- Roast until the peanuts turn crunchy, keep aside.
- In the same oil, add 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp cumin, pinch hing and a few curry leaves. splutter the tempering.
- Now add 2 chillies, 1-inch ginger and 1 onion. saute until the onions soften slightly.
- Further, add ¼ tsp turmeric and ¼ tsp salt. saute slightly.
- Add soaked poha and mix well combining everything well.
- Cover and simmer for 3 minutes or until the poha is cooked well.
- Now add fried peanuts, 2 tbsp coriander and ½ lemon. mix well.
- Finally, enjoy the kanda poha recipe with the mixture as a morning breakfast.