Kaandha Poha (Maharashtrian Potato-Onion Beaten Rice) Recipe

Name: Kaandha Poha (Maharashtrian Potato-Onion Beaten Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup beaten rice (poha); 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon Urad Dal (split black gram); 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 green chili pepper, slit lengthwise; 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1 small potato, peeled,diced; salt; 2 tablespoons water; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 1 teaspoon chopped coriander leaves

Servings: persons

1 cup beaten rice (poha)
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon Urad Dal (split black gram)
1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 green chili pepper, slit lengthwise
1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 small potato, peeled,diced
salt
2 tablespoons water
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon chopped coriander leaves

1
Soak poha in enough water to cover (NOT the 2 tablespoons of water) for 5 minutes.
2
Drain and squeeze out excess water, working in batches of handfuls.
3
Heat oil in a skillet and add the mustard seeds, Urad dal, turmeric, and slit green chili.
4
When the mustard seeds start to sputter, add the onion and potato and saute for 5 minutes.
5
Add salt and 2 tablespoons of water, and cover.
6
After 5 minutes, uncover, add the poha and saute for another 5 minutes.
7
Remove from flame add the lime juice and garnish with chopped coriander.
8
Serve hot.

211

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup beaten rice (poha), 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon Urad Dal (split black gram), and more.

Yes, Kaandha Poha (Maharashtrian Potato-Onion Beaten Rice) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kaandha Poha (Maharashtrian Potato-Onion Beaten Rice)

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