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A classic Maharashtrian breakfast of flattened rice, tender potatoes, and crunchy peanuts, all brought together with a fragrant tempering. Ready in under 25 minutes, it's a savory, tangy, and slightly sweet start to any day.
For 4 servings
Place the poha in a colander and rinse it under cold running water for about 30-40 seconds. Be gentle and quick. Drain all the water and let it rest for 10 minutes. It will soften and fluff up on its own.
Make the tempering (phodni)
Cook the vegetables
Combine and steam the poha
A classic Maharashtrian breakfast of flattened rice, tender potatoes, and crunchy peanuts, all brought together with a fragrant tempering. Ready in under 25 minutes, it's a savory, tangy, and slightly sweet start to any day.
This maharashtrian recipe takes 25 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 380.93 calories per serving with 8.29g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or snack.
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Turn off the heat. Add the fresh lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves. Give it a final gentle mix. Serve hot, garnished with extra coriander leaves and grated coconut if using.
Omit the onion and potato. You can use diced raw banana as a substitute for potato.
This recipe is naturally vegan. Just ensure you are using vegetable oil instead of ghee.
Add more vegetables like green peas, chopped carrots, and bell peppers along with the potatoes for added nutrition and fiber.
Add a handful of sprouted moong beans or crumbled paneer/tofu at the end of cooking to boost the protein content.
Use pre-boiled and diced potatoes to significantly reduce the cooking time.
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