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How To Make Poha
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INTRODUCTION 

When it comes to breakfast, every region of India has its own flavour. But there is one humble dish that cuts across all borders – Poha. Whether you are in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, or even in a Punjabi household where paranthas are the king, Poha holds a special place. this is the indian dish that every indian like to eat  and this is fit less food that any one can eat this 

In this blog, we are talking about the most loved version – Kandha Poha. Made with onions (kandha in Marathi) and flattened rice (pohe), this dish is quick, healthy, and full of flavour. that we like to eat poha but kandha poha is the marathi word that we use in our blog

What is Kandha Poha?

Kandha Poha is a light, fluffy, and savoury breakfast made from flattened rice, onions, peanuts, and a mix of spices. 

  • Kandha = Onion this is the main step of the poha 
  • Batata = Potato (optional) this we will add to get good test while eating 
  • Pohe = Flattened rice or you can use any type of poha 

Why Is Poha So Popular?

Quick to make
Healthy – low oil, high fibre and this also good for our body
Tasty – sweet, spicy, tangy in one bite it get good test while eating 
Customisable – add veggies, nuts, or keep it basic or you can add as following also
Budget-friendly- this is also important for the poha dish 

Whether it’s a busy office morning or a lazy Sunday brunch, Poha fits every mood.

Step-by-Step Recipe: How to Make Perfect Kandha Poha

 Time Needed

  • Prep time: 5 mins or you can take more time also 
  • Cooking time: 10-12 mins you can also use more time to this 
  • Total time: Under 20 mins

 

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Ingredients

  • Poha (Thick variety) – 2 cups this is the main sour the poha 
  • Onion – 1 medium, chopped this is also important for the poha 
  • Green Chilies – 1-2, chopped this will giver you good test while eating 
  • Boiled Potato – 1 small (optional) or you can add more potato also in it 
  • Peanuts – 2 tbsp you have then you can add it to it 
  • Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp this is also important for the poha
  • Cumin Seeds – ½ tsp as you neecd you can add it 
  • Curry Leaves – 6-8 this is use full for the the better test 
  • Asafoetida (Hing) – A pinch you have  then you can add it to the poha 
  • Turmeric – ¼ tsp this is use full for this  colure 
  • Salt – to taste as you need you can add it to the the poha
  • Sugar – 1 tsp (optional) this is also important for the better test 
  • Lemon Juice – 1 tbsp this is also important for the test
  • Coriander – chopped you have then you can add it
  • Oil – 2 tbsp this is use full for the the frying the poha 

Prep Work: Washing the Poha (00:43 min mark)

This is very important.

Do NOT soak the poha, only wash it.

  1. Take poha in a sieve or colander.
  2. Rinse it with room temperature water.
  3. Let all water drain out.
  4. Add salt and lemon juice right now.
  5. Mix it gently with a fork, not with hands.
  6. Let it rest for 5 minutes.

This way the poha becomes soft but not sticky.

 Cooking the Poha

Step 1: Roast the Peanuts

  1. Heat a little oil in a pan.
  2. Add peanuts and roast till they get golden colour.
  3. Remove and keep aside.

Step 2: Tempering (Tadka)

  1. Add oil to a pan.
  2. Add a pinch of hing (asafoetida).
  3. Add mustard seeds – let them crackle.
  4. Add cumin seeds and curry leaves.
  5. Add onions and green chillies.
  6. Saute for just a minute – onions should stay slightly crunchy.

Step 3: Add Spices and Potatoes

  1. Add boiled potato cubes.
  2. Add turmeric.
  3. Mix gently and cook for 2-3 mins.
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This step removes the raw flavour of turmeric and brings a nice yellow colour.

Step 4: Add Poha

  1. Add the drained and rested poha.
  2. Use a fork to fluff it up.
  3. Add salt and sugar now.
  4. Add roasted peanuts.
  5. Add fresh coriander and lemon juice.
  6. Lift and drop the poha while mixing. Never press poha while mixing. It will turn sticky and mushy.

Final Step: Steam Cook

  1. Cover and cook the poha on medium flame for 2-3 mins.
  2. Switch off the gas.

Kandha Poha is ready to serve!

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