Nut-Free Kanda Pohe
Discover the comforting delight of Nut-Free Kanda Pohe, a traditional Maharashtrian breakfast dish reimagined without nuts for a lighter, allergen-friendly twist. This quick and easy recipe features soft, fluffy flattened rice (poha) infused with a fragrant medley of mustard seeds, cumin, turmeric, and green chilies, complemented by the natural sweetness of sautéed onions. A touch of lemon juice and fresh coriander add a zesty, herbaceous finish, making it a burst of vibrant flavors in every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this wholesome, nut-free pohe is perfect for busy mornings or a tea-time snack, offering a healthy, vegetarian, and gluten-free way to satisfy your cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups thick poha (flattened rice)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 units green chilies, chopped
- 1 unit medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 unit lemon, juiced
Instructions
Begin by rinsing 2 cups of thick poha (flattened rice) in a colander under running water until they are softened and drain the water completely. Allow them to sit and drain further.
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
Add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds to the hot oil, and let them splutter.
Add 0.5 teaspoon of cumin seeds and a pinch of asafoetida (hing).
Add 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric powder and 2 chopped green chilies. Stir them for a few seconds.
Add 1 finely chopped medium onion to the pan and sauté until it turns translucent.
Reduce the heat to low, then add the softened poha to the pan.
Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of sugar for a balanced flavor, and gently mix until the poha is well coated with the spices.
Cook for 3-4 minutes on low heat so the flavors blend well, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Turn off the heat and squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the poha, then add 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh coriander leaves.
Mix well and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1011 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.5 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2397 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.3 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 15.8 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 686 mg | 15% | |
*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.
