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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!

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  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 people
  • Category: Breakfast, Main Course
  • Cuisine: Indian
Kanda Poha (Indian breakfast rice) | cookingwithparita.com

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups medium poha
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 10-12 curry leaves
  • 3 tbsp peanuts
  • 1-2 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

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