Kande Pohe

Kande pohe is a very popular breakfast dish in Maharashtra. Pohe is made from flattened rice. It is served with tea and probably the most likely dish that Maharashtrians will offer to their guests.

Ingredients
Thick Poha/flattened rice (150 gms)
1 Large onions
1 medium potato
3-4 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
Pinch of asafoetida (hing)
3-4 green chillies
6-7 curry leaves
½ tsp turmeric powder
Salt (according to your taste)
1tsp sugar (optional)
Garnish:
Grated coconut
Coriander leaves
Sev
Lemon

Method:
1. Heat the non-stick pan and add oil.
2. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle, now add asafoetida, curry leaves, green chillies, coriander leaves, onion, saute till the onion turns golden brown.
3. Once the onion gets golden brown add turmeric powder, salt and mix.
4. Add potatoes mix well, cover and let it cook for 4-5 minutes.
5. While the potatoes are cooking wash the poha and drain all the excess water and let it sit for 4-5 minutes.
6. Check if the potatoes are cooked.
7. Once the potatoes are done add the soaked poha sprinkle some water and let it cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
8. After 10 minutes if you think poha has dried sprinkle some more water and let it cook for 2 more minutes.
9. Now add salt, sugar and coriander. Sugar is optional, you can skip the sugar part.
10. Serve the poha in a serving plate or bowl and garnish it with some freshly grated coconut or shev or both along with a wedge of lemon.

Enjoy delicious and super yummy Kande Pohe (the heartbeat of Maharashtrian cuisine) with tea or coffee or as brunch or as light dinner.

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TIPS:
1. Do not soak poha in water for long time. Draining the water completely is most important.
2. Potatoes may be replaced with peanuts or sweet peas.
3. If you add coriander leaves with green chilies it will enhance the flavor of the recipe.

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