Heart-Healthy Kanda Pohe
Elevate your breakfast game with this flavorful and wholesome *Heart-Healthy Kanda Pohe*, a lighter twist on the classic Maharashtrian favorite. Made with nutrient-packed flattened rice (poha), this recipe incorporates heart-friendly ingredients like olive or canola oil and protein-rich peanuts, making it a nutritious start to your day. Aromatic spices like mustard seeds, cumin, and turmeric give this dish its signature vibrant flavor, while fresh garnishes of lemon juice, coriander, and optional grated coconut add a refreshing finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy dish is perfect for those seeking a low-fat, plant-based breakfast or snack option without compromising on authentic taste. Serve warm for a comforting, guilt-free indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Flattened rice (poha)
- 1 large Onion, finely chopped
- 1 Green chili, finely chopped
- 8 Curry leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons Raw peanuts
- 1 tablespoon Oil, preferably olive or canola
- to taste Salt
- 0.5 Lemon, for juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Grated coconut (optional)
Instructions
Place the flattened rice (poha) in a large colander and rinse it under running water until it softens. Drain completely and set aside.
In a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and let them crackle.
Add the cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle for a few seconds.
Add the raw peanuts and roast them for 1-2 minutes until they are golden brown.
Add the chopped onions and sauté them until they become translucent.
Stir in the chopped green chili and curry leaves, and sauté for another minute.
Add the turmeric powder and salt, and mix well.
Gently fold in the rinsed poha, ensuring it gets evenly coated with the spice mixture. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice. Mix well.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and grated coconut, if using, before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
277 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.3 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 494 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 239 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
