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Kanda Poha (Indian breakfast rice)

Kanda Poha is a quick Indian breakfast made with flattened rice, spices, onion, chillies, desiccated coconut and freshly squeezed lemon juice. It’s simple, naturally vegan and healthy!

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Kanda Poha is a quick Indian breakfast made with flattened rice, spices, onion, chillies, desiccated coconut and freshly squeezed lemon juice. It’s simple, naturally vegan and healthy!

Why you’ll love this Indian rice recipe:

VERY quick – this recipe takes under 10 minutes to make!

easy – it’s a one-pot recipe!


healthy – made with handful of spices, veggies and rice!

What is Poha?

Poha is spiced flattened rice, it’s a healthy Indian breakfast that takes only under 10 minutes to make!

What you’ll need to make this delicious Indian Breakfast:

  • medium poha
  • ground turmeric
  • oil
  • mustard seeds
  • curry leaves
  • peanuts
  • salt
  • green chillies
  • red onion
  • sugar
  • unsweetened desiccated coconut
  • lemon juice
  • fresh coriander

How to make Kanda Poha:

  1. Gently wash poha around 2-3 times. Toss with ground turmeric, then cover with a plate to avoid it drying out and set aside until needed.
  2. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and temper until they start to pop.
  3. Add onions, curry leaves and chillies and salt. Cook until onions are translucent.
  4. Add poha, lemon juice. unsweetened desiccated coconut, coriander and sugar into the pan.
  5. Gently mix together. Cover the lid and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Turn the heat off and allow to rest for another 1-2 minutes.
  7. Enjoy warm!

Tips on how to make Kanda Poha perfectly:

Cleaning – be sure to gently rinse the poha under water.

Use your hands – when mixing poha with the ground turmeric, use your hands and gently toss until well combined.

Cover – because we pre-wash the poha, we don’t want it to dry out! So once it’s rinsed, and you’ve mixed in the ground turmeric, cover with a lid until needed.

What to serve Kanda Poha with:

  • chai
  • sev
  • ghatiya

FAQ’s

Where do I buy Poha from? Your local Indian supermarket! Be sure to buy medium poha.

How do I store Poha? Keep refrigerated in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Is Poha gluten free? Yes!

Do I have to use peanuts? No! If you’re allergic to peanuts you can use cashews or omit the nuts completely.

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Kanda Poha (Indian breakfast rice)

Poha is a quick Indian breakfast made with flattened rice, spices, onions, chillies, desiccated coconut and freshly squeezed lemon juice. It's simple, naturally vegan and healthy!

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 people 1x
  • Category: Breakfast, Main Course
  • Cuisine: Indian
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups medium poha
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1012 curry leaves
  • 3 tbsp peanuts
  • 12 green chillies (chopped )
  • 1 red onion (diced )
  • salt
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened desiccated coconut
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander

Instructions

  1. Gently wash poha around 2-3 times.
  2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, add mustard seeds and temper until they start to pop. Then, mix in peanuts and roast for 1-2 minutes. Stirring often.
  3. Add onions, curry leaves and chillies and salt. Cook until onions are translucent.
  4. Add poha, lemon juice, unsweetened desiccated coconut, coriander and sugar into the pan. Gently mix together.
  5. Turn heat to low, cover the lid and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Turn the heat off and allow to rest for another 1-2 minutes.
  7. Enjoy warm with a sprinkle of sev on top! And with a cup of chai!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 170