🥣🌿 Kanda Poha – A Classic Maharashtrian Breakfast Made with Flattened Rice, Onions & Peanuts, Light, Nutritious and Absolutely Delicious ✨🥜
🥣🌿 Light, comforting, and full of homely flavours! Kanda Poha is a traditional Maharashtrian breakfast made with soft flattened rice tossed with sautéed onions, crunchy peanuts, and gently spiced with aromatic tempering ✨🥜. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, this wholesome dish is quick to prepare yet incredibly satisfying. Finished with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lemon 🍋, Poha is the perfect way to start your day with something simple, nutritious, and delicious 😍.
Sonakshi Goswami 💗
2/24/20261 min read
🥣🌿 Kanda Poha is one of Maharashtra’s most loved breakfast dishes — light, fluffy, and beautifully balanced in flavour 😍✨. Made with soft flattened rice, sautéed onions, crunchy peanuts, and perfectly seasoned with PIKS spices, this simple dish turns into a comforting and nutritious meal. Vegan, gluten-free, and ready in minutes, Poha is ideal for busy mornings or a light evening snack 🍋🥜. A squeeze of lemon and fresh coriander at the end makes it absolutely irresistible!
🥣🌿 Kanda Poha (Maharashtrian Style) – Full Recipe
🥜 Ingredients
2 cups thick poha (flattened rice)
1 medium onion (finely chopped) 🧅
2 tbsp peanuts 🥜
2 tbsp oil
½ tsp mustard seeds
½ tsp PIKS Cumin Seeds
8–10 curry leaves 🌿
1–2 green chillies (chopped) 🌶️
½ tsp PIKS Turmeric Powder
½ tsp PIKS Red Chilli Powder (optional)
Salt to taste
1 tsp sugar (optional, traditional touch)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 🍋
Fresh coriander leaves (chopped) 🌿
👩🍳 Method
1️⃣ Prepare the poha
Rinse poha gently under running water in a strainer. Do not soak. Let it sit for 5 minutes until soft and fluffy ✨.
2️⃣ Roast the peanuts
Heat oil in a pan. Fry peanuts until golden and crunchy. Remove and set aside 🥜🔥.
3️⃣ Tempering
In the same pan, add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add PIKS Cumin Seeds, curry leaves, and green chillies 🌿🌶️.
4️⃣ Cook the onions
Add chopped onions and sauté until soft and translucent 🧅✨.
5️⃣ Add PIKS spices
Lower the flame and add PIKS Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder, salt, and sugar. Mix well to coat evenly 🌶️💛.
6️⃣ Combine everything
Add softened poha and roasted peanuts. Mix gently so the poha doesn’t break. Cook for 2–3 minutes on low heat.
7️⃣ Finish fresh
Turn off the flame. Add lemon juice and fresh coriander. Mix lightly 🍋🌿.
🍽️ Serving Suggestion
Serve hot Kanda Poha with extra lemon wedges, sev on top (optional), and a cup of chai ☕ for the perfect Maharashtrian breakfast experience 😋.
💡 Tip: Always use thick poha and rinse gently to keep it fluffy and non-sticky ✨🥣.
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