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Poha Recipe (with Step by Step Photos)

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Breakfast, Gujarati, Maharashtrian, Snacks

हिन्दीગુજરાતી
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Similar to how Idli and Upma are traditional breakfast recipes of Southern India, Poha is traditional and widely preferred breakfast recipe in Western states of India. This recipe is known as Pohe in Maharashtra and Poha in Gujarat and follows the same preparation method with poha (rice flakes) being the main ingredient. Since chopped potato pieces are also usually added to this recipe, this healthy breakfast is also referred as Aloo Pohe and Batata Poha in Maharashtra and Gujarat respectively. This Poha Recipe with step by step photo guide makes it extremely easy to make it at home and also provides tips about how to give it your preferred regional touch.
How to Make Batata Poha

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Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2 servings
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Poha Recipe In Hindi (हिन्दी में पढ़े)
Poha Recipe In Gujarati (ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો)
Ingredients:
2 cups thick Poha (rice flakes)
1 medium Onion, finely chopped (approx. 1/3 cup)
1 small Potato, peeled and finely chopped (approx. ½ cup)
1/3 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
8-10 Curry Leaves
1 Green Chili, finely chopped
1 pinch of Asafoetida (Hing), optional
1½ tablespoon Peanuts (ground nuts)
1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
1½ teaspoons Lemon Juice
1/2 tablespoon Sugar
1 tablespoon grated Coconut, optional
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons Oil
1/4 cup Pomegranate Seeds, optional
2 tablespoons finely chopped Coriander Leaves
Directions:
  1. step-1
    Take poha in a large strainer.
  2. step-2
    Wash it 1-2 times by gently swifting them with your fingers under running water. Drain the excess water through a strainer. Sprinkle salt and sugar over it, mix/toss well and keep aside.
  3. step-3
    Heat 2-tablespoons oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds; when they start to splutter, add cumin seeds, green chilies, curry leaves, peanuts and a pinch of asafoetida. Allow them to sizzle until chilies turn crisp for approx. 30-40 seconds.
  4. step-4
    Add chopped onions and sauté until onions turn translucent.
  5. step-5
    Add chopped potatoes and salt (add salt only for potatoes).
  6. step-6
    Mix well and cook covered until potatoes turn tender. This will take around 3-4 minutes. Stir in between occasionally to prevent sticking.
  7. step-7
    Add turmeric powder.
  8. step-8
    Mix well and cook for a minute.
  9. step-9
    Add soaked poha.
  10. step-10
    Mix well.
  11. step-11
    Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add lemon juice, dry grated coconut and finely chopped coriander leaves.
  12. step-12
    Mix well and turn off the flame. Batata poha is ready for serving.
Tips and Variations:
  • Do not soak poha in water. Just gently wash them thoroughly under running water and place them in a strainer to drip away excess water.
  • If you don’t have a strainer, just sprinkle small amount of water over rice flakes and let them soak. Don’t use excess water. After soaking, poha should be moist but not wet.
  • Use medium thick rice flakes. Don’t use very thin rice flakes. You can also use brown rice poha.
  • Change the quantity of Sugar to your liking. Maharashtrian Aloo Pohe has just a hint of sweetness while Gujarati Batata Poha has little bit higher sweetness with well balanced sweet, sour and savory taste.
  • Garnish poha with 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds and sev for variation.
Taste: Savory.
Serving Ideas: Poha tastes best when served with tea in the breakfast. It is also an excellent light yet stomach filling food item to pack in the lunch box.

Author: Foram

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22 Comments


Aug 26, 2022 by Surbhi
Very good and easy recipe for poha, you guys made my day.
Nov 28, 2021 by Prabhu Sethuraman
It came out pretty good, great recipe.
Oct 23, 2021 by Ancy
At last brought back my memories from Nagpur, made for the first time and it was so good, everyone loved it.
Aug 24, 2021 by Madhu
Tasted good. Easy to make. In tips, please add that this can only be made in non stick pan. It really got stuck so much.
Jul 26, 2020 by NEHA JAIN
very nice recipe
Your technique are really good.
Thanks,
sweet and salty flatten rice recipe.

Jul 23, 2020 by Devarsh
Thanks for your post.
It helped me a lot.
Apr 16, 2020 by Priya
My Poha becomes dry it's not easy to eat after eating 4-5 bites.

Response: Hi Priya, the poha turns hard when they are not soaked properly. Some brands of poha absorb more water so make sure that they are soft after soaking (not mushy) before adding to the tempering mixture.


Oct 03, 2019 by Dr sangita
Nice all easy way of explanation.
May 15, 2019 by Rashi Yadav
Thanks this helped me a lot. This was really very good. I made it first time.
Apr 29, 2019 by Shilpi
Excellent! Made my first attempt at poha-making effortless. It turned out great, and now I know I don't have to go home to India to enjoy these flavours. Thank you!
Mar 25, 2019 by Raymond hilario
Nice explanation keep it up. Awesome breakfast recipe.
Aug 13, 2018 by Sultana
I prepared poha several times but this time it turned out quite yummy. Thanks for the delicious recipe
May 29, 2018 by Sangeetha
Delicious and easy. Good breakfast recipe.
Feb 25, 2018 by Amanda
Made this for breakfast today. My first time making poha and it came out perfectly!
Jan 09, 2018 by MEGHARAJA THOTAPPA KURUNI
Helpful tasty healthy traditional recipes
Nov 26, 2017 by Sapna Waggoner
First time making it and it turned out great. GREAT RECIPE.
Nov 06, 2017 by Bikash
Great. I tried poha recipe with alu, my family agree that I am a good chef, have good future .
Oct 10, 2017 by sneha salunkhe
i love poha and its easy to make....
Aug 17, 2017 by Saroj
Poha is great with grated cheddar cheese.
Aug 17, 2017 by R gan
When wife was ill made it for three days. Every time delicious and healthful for all, can be prepared in jiffy.
Mar 11, 2017 by khusbu
i tried poha it was very tasty n nice. thanks for the recepie
Sep 01, 2016 by Subhashini
Poha recipe is good. Whole family liked it. Thanks.

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