Kanda Pohe
Kanda Pohe is a delightful and quick Indian breakfast dish made with soft, flattened rice (poha), caramelized onions, and aromatic spices. This Maharashtrian classic features the crunch of roasted peanuts, the zing of fresh lemon juice, and the earthy flavors of curry leaves and turmeric. Perfectly balanced with a touch of sugar and spice from green chilies, Kanda Pohe is light yet filling, making it an ideal dish for any time of the day. This one-pan recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, perfect for busy mornings or a quick snack. Garnished with fresh coriander leaves and served hot, it pairs beautifully with a steaming cup of chai, offering an irresistible combination of flavor and simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups thick poha (flattened rice)
- 1 large onion
- 2 small green chili
- 0.5 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 8 leaves curry leaves
- 0.25 cup coriander leaves
- 1 medium lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 0.5 cup peanuts
Instructions
Begin by placing the thick poha in a sieve and rinsing it under cold running water until soft. Let it sit in the sieve to drain entirely and become plump.
While the poha is draining, finely chop the onion and green chilies. Set aside.
In a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the peanuts and roast them until they are golden brown. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan with the remaining oil, add the mustard seeds. When they begin to crackle, add the curry leaves and green chilies. Sauté for a few seconds.
Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until the onions become translucent.
Reduce the heat to low and sprinkle the turmeric powder over the onions and sauté for another minute.
Add the soaked and drained poha to the onion mixture, gently mixing it with the onions.
Season the poha with salt and sugar. Mix gently to combine all ingredients, taking care not to break the poha.
Turn off the heat and squeeze the juice of one lemon over the poha. Mix to incorporate.
Garnish the Kanda Pohe with roasted peanuts and fresh coriander leaves.
Serve hot, optionally accompanied by a side of tea or coffee.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1473 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.1 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2698 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.7 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 34.9 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 1340 mg | 29% | |
*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.
