Onion Potato Poha | Kanda Batata Poha

Poha is one of the healthiest Indian breakfast items. This is popularly known as kanda poha (onion poha). It's a simple dish made with flattened rice. This onion potato poha is vegan and gluten-free as well.

Onion Potato Poha

Originally, poha is a popular Maharashtrian food item. However, this is equally loved in other parts of the country. Poha is a term for flattened rice. This is rice that is parboiled, rolled, and flattened. Then it's dried to flakes. These flakes are used in various Indian dishes. This is low in calories and keeps the stomach full for longer.

Is poha good for health?

Poha is one of the healthiest breakfasts. These are easily digestible and don't cause bloating. This is light on the stomach. But it keeps you full for longer and gives you feelings of satiety.

Variations -

I add potatoes and green peas to my poha. Fried peanuts are also an essential ingredient of poha. Peanuts add a natural crunch to the poha. You can add grated coconut. However, I don't like coconuts on poha, so I have not added them. Instead, I like sprinkling some bhujia sev or finely chopped tomato and onion.

How to make onion potato poha?

Ingredients

Potatoes, onions, tomatoes, green chilies

Herbs - curry leaves and cilantro leaves

Spices - turmeric powder, salt

Lemon - Lemon juice

Poha - Rinse once or twice using a colander. Let it rest for 5 - 10 minutes before using.

Instructions -

Rinse the poha in a colander once or twice. Let it sit for 10 minutes before using. After 10 minutes, when the flattened rice or poha turns soft and fluffy, add turmeric powder and salt to the poha and mix it well. Keep it aside till we prepare the potato saute.

In a pan, heat oil. Add groundnuts or peanuts and roast until they turn crispy and change color. Don't overcook the peanuts. Remove it and keep it aside. In the same oil, add mustard seeds and let it crackle.

Add curry leaves, chopped onions, and green chilies, and saute for 20 - 30 seconds. Don't wait for the onions to change color. Then add diced potatoes. Mix them nicely and cover them with a lid. Cook on low heat, stirring in between, until the potatoes turn soft and tender.

Once the potatoes are tender, add the poha, roasted peanuts, lemon juice, and chopped cilantro leaves. Give a nice stir and turn off the heat. In the end, optionally add finely chopped onions, tomatoes, and cilantro leaves.

Tips to prepare perfect onion and potato poha

1. Poha is one of the easiest recipes. It doesn't require any preparation and hard work. You only need to wash poha and leave it on a colander or strainer for 5 minutes to soften them

2. But don't soak in water. Just wash it off and spread it on a dry plate/ colander or the strainer itself. If you soak it in water, it will be moist with excess water while cooking. The dish will be mushy and spoil its taste in such a case. Poha should be fluffy and soft.

5. I shallow fry peanuts first, remove them from the oil, and add them at the end.

6. Add onions and potatoes together instead of sauteing onions first. This is because, by the time potatoes get tender, the onions will be burnt.

7. Don't forget the curry leaves in the beginning, and coriander leaves in the end, as these herbs add authentic flavor to the poha.

6. Add lemon juice at the end for a better taste. Garnish with a handful of coriander leaves. Chopped onions and tomatoes on top also taste great. However, that is optional.

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Recipe for Kanda Batata Poha (Onion Potato Poha)

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