kande Poha or kande Pohe

"Kande Pohe" is a very famous Maharashtrian breakfast.Since it can be prepared very quickly,it can also be served as a snack.

This recipe serves three.

Ingredients:

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• Medium/Thick Poha - 300 grams
• Onions - 1 big
• Potato - 1 big
• Peas - 1 handful(Optional)
• green chillies - 3
• Peanuts - 15 (Optional)
• Turmeric powder - a pinch
• Salt - to taste
• Lemon - 1
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Coriander leaves - 2 tsp,finely chopped
• Coconut,shredded - 2 to 3 tsp
• Oil - 2 tsp
• mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Asafoetida powder - 1/4 tsp

Method:

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• In a strainer,gently wash the poha in flowing water and drain water immediately. set aside for 10 to 15 min.Do not soak the poha in water.
• Add salt,sugar and lemon juice to the poha.Mix well with finger tips.Make sure the poha grains are separate.
• Chop onions and potatoes into small slices.
• Heat oil in a kadai,add asafoetida and mustard seeds.When it splutters,add green chillies,peanuts and onions.Saute till onions become tender.
• Add potatoes ,peas and turmeric powder .Sprinkle little water and cook covered for 5 min.
• When the potatoes become tender and peas get cooked,add the poha and mix well.
• Switch off and garnish with coconut and coriander leaves.

Serve hot with curd.You can also garnish with Sev.