Kanda Poha

A light and flavorful Maharashtrian breakfast made with flattened rice, onions, and a blend of spices. It's a quick, healthy dish that's satisfying and easy to prepare. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

By Sanjeev Kapoor 11 Jun 2020 in Recipes Course

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Main Ingredients	Onion, Thick-pressed rice
Cuisine	Maharashtrian
Course	Snacks and Starters
Prep Time	6-10 minutes
Cook time	11-15 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Spicy
Level of Cooking	Easy
Others	Veg

Ingredients

3 medium onion finely chopped
2 cups thick pressed rice (jada poha)
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
¼ teaspoon asafoetida
2-3 green chillies slit
6-8 curry leaves
1 large onion sliced
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Fresh coriander sprigs for garnish
Lemon wedges to serve

Method

Wash pressed rice thoroughly with water. Drain and set aside.
Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add asafoetida, green chillies and curry leaves, mix and sauté for 1 minute.
Add onion, mix and sauté till translucent. Add turmeric powder, mix and saute.
Mix well with pressed rice, salt, roasted peanuts, and coriander leaves. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Take the pan off the heat.
Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot with lemon wedge.

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