Batata poha
This Batata Poha is a beloved breakfast classic that perfectly balances textures and flavors. Flattened rice is tossed with sautéed potatoes, crunchy peanuts, and a fragrant tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves. Finished with a squeeze of lime and fresh coriander, it offers a light yet satisfying start to your day with authentic Maharashtrian flair.
Equipment
- 1 vessel to boil the potatoes
- 1 chopping board to chop the potatoes
- 1 colander to wash and drain the poha
- 1 Kadai or wok to prepare the poha
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups thick poha or flattened rice
- 1 large potato chopped into small pieces
- 1 small onion chopped fine
- 1/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp rai or mustard seeds
- 1 tsp jeera or cumin seeds
- 5-6 kadi patta or curry leaves
- 1/4 tsp haldi or turmeric powder
- 2 tsps sugar
- salt to taste
- 1/2 a lemon's juice
- handful of chopped coriander for garnish
- 1/4 cup grated coconut for garnish
- 2 tbsps barik sev or thin sev for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the poha in a colander under the tap for 10 seconds only until the dust is removed. Ensure all the water is drained and leave the poha in the colander for 10 mins to fluff up.
- Peel and chop the potatoes into small cubes and boil them with some salt and a pinch of haldi or turmeric powder.
- While the potatoes are boiling peel and chop the onion finely.
- Now let's prepare the tadka.
- Put oil in the kadai and when it becomes hot put in the rai or mustard seeds.
- Once the rai begins to splutter, put in the jeera or cumin seeds. Saute 5 seconds.
- Add in the chopped onion and saute for 1 min until translucent.
- Add in salt to taste and 1/4 tsp haldi powder and mix.
- If the masala is becoming too dry add a splash of water. You can use 2 tbsps of the water used to boil the potatoes.
- Now drain the potatoes and add them into the masala.
- Add in unsalted roasted peanuts and mix.
- Add in the washed and drained poha and mix with light hands making sure not to break the poha.
- Now sprinkle 2 tsps sugar, 2 tbsps barik sev and squeeze the juice of half a lemon over it and give it a good mix.
- Garnish with coriander and freshly grated coconut.