How long does Poha take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Poha serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Poha?

1 cup Flattened Rice, ¼ cup Potato, ¼ cup Onion, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Oil, 2 tbsp Peanuts, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Poha?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Poha?

About 194 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Poha

Name: Poha
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Maharashtrian
Ingredients: 1 cup Flattened Rice; As Needed Water; 1 tbsp Oil; 2 tbsp Peanuts; ¼ cup Potato, Cubes; ½ tbsp Oil; ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds; ¼ tsp Cumin; ¼ cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves; 1 tsp Lemon Juice

25 min
mild
Serves 4
100% liked
14 people cooked this

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Also known as Kanda batata poha, Kanda Poha · Veg · Rice dishes, One-pot meals

Rice dishes One-pot meals Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Poha, or kanda batata poha: flattened rice with mustard seeds, onion, green chilli, fried peanuts and potato. Mild, serves 4, 25 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

13 items

4 people

Flattened Rice1 cup
WaterAs Needed
Oil1½ tbsp
Peanuts2 tbsp
Potato, Cubes¼ cup
Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
Cumin¼ tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped¼ cup
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Salt½ tsp
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp
Lemon Juice1 tsp

Contains: groundnut.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	194kcal	776kcal
Protein	3.7g	15g
Carbohydrate	26g	103g
Fat	8.9g	36g
Fibre	1.5g	6g
Sugar	0.9g	3.6g

Method

1
Put the Poha / flattened rice into a colander and rinse in water. Let it sit for 5 minutes. The Poha should be soft to the touch.
Flattened RiceWater
2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add the peanuts and cook for 1 minute. Remove them from the oil and set aside.
OilPeanuts
3
Next, add the small dices of potato to the oil, fry them for 2 minutes and remove them from the oil.
Potato
4
Add an extra ½ tbsp to the same pan, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and let them crackle. Add the chopped onion, green chilli and saute for 1 minute.
OilMustard SeedsCuminOnionGreen Chilli
5
Add turmeric powder and salt and mix well. Add the soaked Poha and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes.
Turmeric PowderSalt
6
Add the previously cooked peanuts and potatoes and mix them. Taste and adjust the level of salt. Add the chopped coriander leaves and some freshly squeezed lemon juice. Turn off the stove.
Coriander LeavesLemon Juice

Before you start

How long does Poha take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Poha serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Poha vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Poha spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Poha?: 1 cup Flattened Rice, ¼ cup Potato, ¼ cup Onion, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Oil, 2 tbsp Peanuts, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Poha?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Poha?: About 194 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

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Ganesh BorkarMay 2024
nice wow so preety
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Varsha GokulOctober 2025
it was very good when the the poha was soaked for lesser time.
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Manik ChawlaJanuary 2025
very tasty
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A Cookd cookMay 2024
nice came out well
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AkshayaJuly 2023
quick, easy and delicious!
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Sai sri VaishnaviApril 2023
It came out very good. So delicious. Good option for breakfast and evening snack. Go for it!!!
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Amit DharFebruary 2022
it’s a good recipe , comes out well. serve with the lemon on the side in case people don’t like it sour.
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mohammadasfakNovember 2021
thanku for parfect guidelines. thax buddy. test lite and best.
charuNovember 2021
Adding roasted cashew & Lemon along with coriander leaves uplifts the taste.