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Published: Feb 8, 2013 · Modified: Jul 2, 2020 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Kanda Batata Poha | Flattened Rice Cooked With Potato And Onion

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Kanda Batata Poha is a delicious and popular Breakfast made with flattened rice, potatoes and onions. A very filling recipe which can be enjoyed not just as breakfast but for lunch or dinner as well. 
 
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Kanda Batata poha is a very popular breakfast dish in Maharashtra. Kanda means onion, Batata means potato and Poha is flattened rice. Flattened rice also known as beaten rice flakes is de husked rice that is beaten to make it flat. The poha absorbs literally any liquid it is soaked in and become soft. So this becomes a very good medium to carry the flavors. This dish is very easy to make and serves as a very filling breakfast.

On fasting days, you could make this dish without the onions and it will keep you filled up for the rest of the day. I read in Wikipedia, that poha is a kind of convenience meal, similar to the usage of bread.

This dish has a little bit of all the flavors in it. It has the sweetness from the onions, sourness from the lemon juice, spiciness from the green chilies and crunch from the peanuts. Give this recipe a try and let me know how you liked it.

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Preparation time – 10 mins
Cooking time – 20 mins
Difficulty level – easy

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Ingredients to make Kanda Batata Poha – (serves 2 to 3)

  • Poha/flattened rice – 2 cups
  • Onion – 1 (finely chopped)
  • Peanuts – ¼ cup
  • Potato (medium) -2 (chopped into tiny cubes)
  • Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
  • Cumin – 1 tsp
  • Ginger (grated) – 1 tsp
  • Green chilies – 2 (or more depending on how spicy you like the dish)
  • Curry leaves – few
  • Cilantro – few (chopped)
  • Salt – to taste
  • Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
  • Lemon or lime juice – from 1 lemon or lime
  • Sugar – ½ tsp
  • Oil – 1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp
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Step by Step Process

  • Wash the poha well under running cold water for 2 to 3 times. Leave it in a colander to drain. When it is draining, add the turmeric powder to the poha and mix it well using your hands so the turmeric powder spread evenly.
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  • In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and cook the chopped potatoes until they turn golden brown. Drain and keep aside.
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  • When the potatoes are browning, if you refer crush the peanuts in a mortar and pestle. I like it to have a little bit of crunch and that is why I don’t grind it in a mixer. If you prefer you could also leave this step out and add the whole peanuts.
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  • Once the potatoes are drained, in the same pan, add the remaining oil. When the oil heats up, add the mustard seed, cumin, green chilies, ginger and curry leaves. Once they fry for a minute, add the chopped onions and sauté until light brown.
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  • Now add the cooked potatoes, drained poha and the crushed peanuts and mix well. Add salt and sugar and mix well again. Let it cook for about 3 to 4 mins until all the flavors combine. Take care to keep stirring it to avoid the poha sticking together and clumping up.
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  • Turn off the flame and add the lemon/lime juice and the chopped cilantro. Mix well.
  • Serve Kanda Batata Poha with hot tea or coffee!
  • Enjoy as a breakfast dish or as I did as lunch.

Expert Tips and FAQ's

  • Onions can be omitted and the dish can be made only with potatoes or vice versa.
  • The poha should not be left to soak for a long time; otherwise it would become very soggy. So make sure you wash it under running water and drain it immediately in a colander.
  • When the turmeric is mixed with the poha itself, it allows for equal distribution and coloration. If added when cooking the poha might not mix evenly with the turmeric and the color will be patchy.
  • Peanuts could be added whole or crushed. Peanuts could also be left out, if preferred.
  • The pinch of sugar brings out lot of flavor, so do not leave it out.
  • Also lemon juice is very essential to give a tangy flavor to the dish.
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Kanda Batata Poha

Kanda Batata Poha

Kanda Batata Poha is a delicious and popular Breakfast made with flattened rice, potatoes and onions. A very filling recipe which can be enjoyed not just as breakfast but for lunch or dinner as well. 
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian, Maharashtrian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 377kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Poha/flattened rice
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Peanuts
  • 2 Potato medium (chopped into tiny cubes)
  • ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger grated
  • 2 Green chilies or more depending on how spicy you like the dish
  • 10 Curry leaves
  • few Cilantro chopped
  • To taste Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon or lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Oil plus 1 tsp

Instructions

  • Wash the poha well under running cold water for 2 to 3 times. Leave it in a colander to drain. When it is draining, add the turmeric powder to the poha and mix it well using your hands so the turmeric powder spread evenly.
  • In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and cook the chopped potatoes until they turn golden brown. Drain and keep aside.
  • When the potatoes are browning, if you refer crush the peanuts in a mortar and pestle. I like it to have a little bit of crunch and that is why I don’t grind it in a mixer. If you prefer you could also leave this step out and add the whole peanuts.
  • Once the potatoes are drained, in the same pan, add the remaining oil. When the oil heats up, add the mustard seed, cumin, green chilies, ginger and curry leaves. Once they fry for a minute, add the chopped onions and sauté until light brown.
  • Now add the cooked potatoes, drained poha and the crushed peanuts and mix well. Add salt and sugar and mix well again. Let it cook for about 3 to 4 mins until all the flavors combine. Take care to keep stirring it to avoid the poha sticking together and clumping up.
  • Turn off the flame and add the lemon/lime juice and the chopped cilantro. Mix well.
  • Serve with hot tea or coffee!
  • Enjoy as a breakfast dish or as I did as lunch.

Notes

Expert Tips and FAQ's
  • Onions can be omitted and the dish can be made only with potatoes or vice versa.
  • The poha should not be left to soak for a long time; otherwise it would become very soggy. So make sure you wash it under running water and drain it immediately in a colander.
  • When the turmeric is mixed with the poha itself, it allows for equal distribution and coloration. If added when cooking the poha might not mix evenly with the turmeric and the color will be patchy.
  • Peanuts could be added whole or crushed. Peanuts could also be left out, if preferred.
  • The pinch of sugar brings out lot of flavor, so do not leave it out.
  • Also lemon juice is very essential to give a tangy flavor to the dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 1441mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 79mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 13mg
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  1. Nivedhanams Sowmya says

    February 14, 2013 at 11:07 am

    who can say no to this delicious aval recipe!!! Thanks for linking it to my event!! Looking for more yummy recipes!!
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  2. Love to Experiment says

    February 11, 2013 at 5:41 am

    Give it to me any time of the day. Absolutely love it

    Reply
  3. Sona S says

    February 10, 2013 at 2:07 am

    looks yummy and delicious..

    Reply
  4. Swathi Iyer says

    February 09, 2013 at 4:58 am

    Delicious Kanda batata poha, My mother-in law makes a lot. Your version looks sounds very good sandhya.

    Reply
  5. A Maine Homestead says

    February 08, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    The seasonings in here sound great!

    Reply
  6. EncourageSpice says

    February 08, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    Lovely serving dish , yummy breakfast.

    Reply
  7. divya says

    February 08, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    Looks so yummy & mouthwatering..... 🙂

    Reply
  8. Chandrani says

    February 08, 2013 at 8:43 am

    Very healthy and yummy breakfast.

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  9. WeR SAHM says

    February 08, 2013 at 6:24 am

    Delicious breakfast....

    Reply
  10. Manjula Bharath says

    February 08, 2013 at 4:40 am

    lovely poha upma 🙂 tempting me 🙂

    Reply
  11. Shama Nagarajan says

    February 08, 2013 at 3:43 am

    lovely recipe and mouth watering.
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  12. priya satheesh says

    February 08, 2013 at 9:26 am

    Mouthwatering...

    Reply
  13. Amy says

    February 08, 2013 at 6:52 am

    looks delicious & healthy....

    Reply
  14. gayathri says

    February 08, 2013 at 4:19 am

    Poha upma looks yummy...
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    Reply

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