How to make Poha – Onion Poha Recipe – Poha Recipe – Potato Poha

Detailed recipe for How to make Poha – Onion Poha Recipe – Poha Recipe – Potato Poha along with the pictures.

Poha is beaten flattened rice which is one of the most popular breakfasts in the region of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashta.
It is cooked in a variety of ways and often combined with tea and coffee along with some namkeen sev or Jalebi (esp in Gujarat).

In the state of Maharashtra, it is cooked in diferent ways : The first one is called as “Kanda Poha ” i.e. Onion Poha where the tempering is made with chopped or sliced onions.

The 2nd one is Batata Poha which means Potato Poha where potatoes are the key ingredients.
The tempering is usually made with Curry leaves and mustard seeds topped with fresh coriander and some lemon juice. It makes a perfect and quick healthy breakfast even on a busy day.

I had spent my childhood in the state of Madhya Pradesh and then moved to Mumbai for work. Hence, I have a specidal connection with this food. I have had a lot of varities of Poha all through my life. 🙂

During my school days, I used to see that the street food vendors in MP give it with a piece of lemon topped with coriander and pomegranate pearls which could make anyone drool over it. 🙂

I love this food so much that I can make this in dinner as well whenever I want to have something light, quick yet healthy.

My son also likes it a lot and we top it with some Bhujiya sev or some Lehsun sev.

Here is the quick recipe for How to make Poha – Onion Poha Recipe – Poha Recipe – Potato Poha along with the pictures.

Notes/Tips to follow

1. Before making Poha, wash it thoroughly and soak it nicely in water so that it becomes soft and easy to cook. The softer it is the tastier it will be. 🙂
   
2. Try to rinse the water properly so that it does not get sticky.
   
3. Try to use mustard oil to cook Poha. It gives a lovely flavour to it. Heat the oil properly to remove its raw smell.
   
4. Once cooked, top it with some fried peanuts . It adds a crunch to it.
   
5. Adding lemon juice, bhujiya or sev can make it delighful and divine. 🙂

Ingredients

• 2 cups Poha
• 2 tablespoons mustard oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 5-6 curry leaves
• 1/4 cup peanuts
• Fresh coriander
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 1 potato (cut into cubes)
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon chopped green chillies
• 1/2 teaspoon haldi

Recipe for How to make Poha

1. Wash Poha thoroughly with running water.
2. Soak it in 3 cups of water for 15 minutes such that it get immersed well.
3. After 15 minutes, rinse the poha well to avoid getting mushy and lumpy.
4. Heat mustard oil in a pan and fry peanuts until turn cruncy. Take them out from kadhai.
5. Add mustard seeds and curry leaves and let them crackle.
6. Add potato cubes and cook for 2 minutes at a low flame.
7. Now add onions and fry until translucent.
8. Add haldi, salt and sugar and mix everything well.
9. Now, add the soaked poha and mix well.
10. Cover for 2 minutes.
11. Now, add some fresh coriander leaves and lemon juice. Mix well.
12. Serve hot and to with some sev and fried peanuts. Enjoy with a cup of hot tea. 🙂