Aloo Poha Recipe | Kanda Batata Poha | Potato Poha
Aloo poha or batata poha is an Indian breakfast made from flattened rice & potatoes. Mildly spicy, tangy and perfect for a light, quick meal.
Recipe Info
Nutrition
Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 4g
Ingredients For Aloo Poha Recipe | Kanda Batata Poha | Potato Poha
- 2 Cups Poha (Flattened Rice) medium-sized or thick
- 1 Large Potato
- 1 Large Onion
- 2 Green Chilies
- 6-7 Curry Leaves
- 2 Tablespoons Peanuts
- 1 Teaspoon Rai (Black Mustard Seeds)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
- 1.5 Teaspoons Salt or to taste
- 1 Teaspoon Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya)
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil
Step By Step Instructions for Aloo Poha Recipe | Kanda Batata Poha | Potato Poha
- Take medium or thick sized poha in a vessel. Don't use thin poha otherwise it will become mushy.2 Cups Poha (Flattened Rice)
- Wash it thoroughly with water until it runs clear around 3-4 times.
- Drain the water, cover the vessel with a lid or plate and let the poha sit in the remaining moisture.
- Finely chop onions, potatoes and green chillies. Pluck a few curry leaves from their stems. The potatoes should be cut to a small size so that they cook quickly.1 Large Potato, 1 Large Onion, 2 Green Chilies, 6-7 Curry Leaves
- Heat some oil in a pan and add some mustard seeds (rai) to it. Let them splutter for a 30 seconds to 1 minute.1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil, 1 Teaspoon Rai (Black Mustard Seeds)
- Add peanuts and roast them for 1-2 minutes till they are slightly golden brown.2 Tablespoons Peanuts
- Add the finely chopped green chillies and curry leaves to the pan and saute for 30 seconds.
- Then add finely chopped onions and potatoes.
- Also add haldi (turmeric powder) and salt to the vegetables.1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi), 1.5 Teaspoons Salt
- Cover with a lid and cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, till the potatoes are soft. It will take roughly 6-7 minutes.
- Add some sugar to the vegetables. It's optional to add sugar and you can skip it if you want.1 Teaspoon Sugar
- Fluff the poha gently with a fork and add them to the pan.
- Mix the poha lightly with the rest of the vegetables and spices. Do not apply a lot of force while mixing.
- Cover with a lid and steam the poha on low heat 2 minutes. Then turn off the heat and let them sit covered for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add finely chopped coriander leaves and some lemon juice. Mix well.1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice, 1/4 Cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya)
- Aloo poha or batata poha is ready. Serve it hot topped with some chopped coriander, lemon wedges and sev or bhujiya.
