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Aloo Kanda Poha Recipe: A Flavourful Maharashtrian Breakfast You’ll Love
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Aloo
Kanda Poha
Recipe: A Flavourful Maharashtrian Breakfast You’ll Love

27 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
16
Ingredients
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Aloo kanda poha is a classic Maharashtrian breakfast dish crafted from flattened rice (poha or pohe), potatoes, onions, mild spices, and fresh coriander. It’s super quick to prepare and easy to digest, making it ideal for those busy mornings when you want something nutritious but still filling. Thanks to its quick cooking time, comforting flavour, and well-balanced flavours, it has become a beloved staple in many households across India.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
2 cupsFlattened Rice (Poha)
1 mediumPotatoes (Aloo) - Diced
1 largeOnion (Kanda) - Chopped
1Green Chilli
½ tspCumin seeds
1 tspMustard Seeds
A pinch Hing (Asfoedita)
½ tspTurmeric Powder
1 sprigCurry leaves
1 inchGinger (finely chopped)
1 tspSalt (adjust to taste)
½ tspSugar
½ lemonLemon (for juice)
2 tbspFresh Coriander Leaves - Chopped
2 tbspOil
2 tbspPeanuts

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prep the poha

  • Rinse the flattened rice in a colander under running water till the water runs clean. 
  • Keep it aside after rinsing.

Description - Step 2

Fry the peanuts

  • In a pan, heat some oil and fry the peanuts until they become fragrant and crunchy. Keep them aside.

Description - Step 3

Fry the potatoes

  • Fry the diced potatoes till they turn golden. Once done, keep it aside.

Description - Step 4

Temper spices and sauté onions

  • In the same pan, add mustard, cumin, a pinch of hing, chilli, ginger, curry leaves, and let them splutter.
  • Next, add the onions and sauté till the onions give a golden hue.
  • Now, add turmeric, salt, and sugar and sauté till all these spices become aromatic.

Description - Step 5

Add peanuts, potatoes, and poha

  • Add in the fried peanuts and potatoes, mixing them thoroughly. 
  • Then, gently stir in the poha and combine everything. 
  • Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until the poha is cooked through.

Description - Step 6

Finishing

  • Don’t forget to squeeze half a lemon and toss in some fresh coriander leaves, mixing it all carefully.

Step 1
Prep the poha
5 Minutes
Step 2
Fry the peanuts
5 Minutes
Step 3
Fry the potatoes
5 Minutes
Step 4
Temper spices and sauté onions
5 Minutes
Step 5
Add peanuts, potatoes, and poha
5 Minutes
Step 6
Finishing
2 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Serve the dish in a wide bowl and place a lemon wedge on the side for a vibrant appeal.

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Pairing Instructions

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Pair the dish with fresh yoghurt to help balance the flavours and add a masala chai for a complete breakfast.

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Garnishing Instructions

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Add a sprinkle of freshly grated coconut or some roasted peanuts to give it that delightful crunch.

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