Poha is probably one of the most popular breakfast options across India. Light and nutritious, Poha is flat rice that provides you with a good amount of iron, probiotics, fiber and healthy carbs. Moreover, it is low in calories and easily digestible, making poha an ideal food item to include in your morning diet. Poha is also very versatile – you can prepare a pool of delicious dishes with just a handful of poha. While the options for poha based dishes are many, the most popular recipe is one that includes vegetables. The dish is also called Poha. Quite a fascinating fact, isn’t it? You will find that poha occupies a steady place in the Indian breakfast menu. But the recipe varies from place to place. For example, Poha in Bengal is called Cheerer Pulao, while in regions of Madhya Pradesh it is called Indori Poha. Similarly, in Maharashtra, you will find Kanda Poha being made in almost every household.
flattened rice Tossed with some basic spices, onions (known as kanda in Marathi), peanuts and more, this dish defines comfort. But getting the perfect texture of Kanda Poha is not as easy as it seems. we often fall apart flattened rice, make the dish soft and soggy. Too relatable?! Fret not, as always, we’ve got you covered. We’ve got some super simple tricks that will help you get the perfect texture of classic Maharashtrian Kanda Poha. These tips have been shared by food vlogger Parul on her YouTube channel ‘Cook with Parul’. Just have a look.
1. Always buy thick poha (rice). Thin ones melt easily.
2. Do not keep the poha soaked. Instead, clean it under running water three to four times.
3. Place the poha in a sieve and sprinkle some salt and sugar on top. Add lemon juice to it. This helps to add extra flavor to the dish and prevent it from becoming bland.
4. Do not fry the poha. Instead, mix it lightly with spices and vegetables.
Follow these easy tips and prepare Maharashtrian Kanda Poha perfectly. Parul also shared a detailed recipe in his video. Just have a look.
Watch the detailed recipe video of Maharashtrian Kanda Poha here:
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Very easy? so what are you waiting for? Make Maharashtrian Kanda Poha at home and enjoy a light and delicious breakfast.
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