Kanda Pohaकांदा पोहे
The post-bath Choti Diwali breakfast in Maharashtra and Goa. Hot, quick, and eaten by the whole family the moment everyone is out of the bath.
About 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups thick poha
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 potato, cubed
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric
- Curry leaves, green chilli, lemon
- Peanuts and grated coconut
Method
- Rinse the poha in a colander until soft but not mushy, then drain fully. Sprinkle turmeric and salt and set aside.
- Heat oil, splutter mustard seeds, add curry leaves, green chilli, onion and potato. Cook until the potato is soft.
- Add the poha and toss gently on low heat for 2–3 minutes.
- Finish with lemon juice, roasted peanuts, grated coconut and coriander.