Poha Recipe (Flattened Rice Breakfast)

Name: Poha Recipe (Flattened Rice Breakfast)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1.5 cups poha (- thick variety (flattened rice or parched rice)); 1 teaspoon sugar (or as required); salt (as required); ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder ((ground turmeric)); 2 tablespoons peanuts; 2 to 2.5 tablespoons oil (- peanut, sunflower or any neutral oil); ½ teaspoon mustard seeds; ½ teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 potato (- medium-sized, chopped into small cubes); ⅓ cup onions (- finely chopped or 1 medium-sized); 1 teaspoon green chilies (- finely chopped or 1 to 2 green chillies); 8 to 9 curry leaves ((medium to large sized)); 2 to 3 tablespoons coconut (- fresh and grated, optional); 2 to 3 tablespoons coriander leaves (- chopped (cilantro))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

This poha recipe is a Maharashtrian-style Kanda Poha made with flattened rice, onions, potatoes, peanuts, herbs, and spices. The poha or flattened rice is tempered and cooked until soft and fluffy. Serve warm as a quick and satisfying breakfast.

Updated at: Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:59:16 GMT