Kande Pohe (कांदे पोहे)

This snack is prepared in every Maharashtrian household, especially for breakfast. It is also become popular snack to be served when a prospective groom meets a prospective bride for the first time.

Ingredients:

2 cups Flattened rice (poha)

1 medium sized onion, chopped

1 medium sized potato, boiled and chopped

a small piece of ginger, grated or finely cut

a handful of groundnuts

salt as per taste

1/2 tsp sugar or as per taste (optional)

1/2 tsp lemon juice

coriander leaves for garnish

freshly grated coconut for garnish

For Seasoning:

1 tbsp oil

1 tsp mustard seeds

a pinch of asafoetida

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

8-10 curry leaves

Servings: 3 people

Wash the poha and drain water, keep it aside. In a kadhai, heat oil and season with mustard seeds. Once the mustard seeds start popping, add asafoetida, cumin seeds, curry leaves and turmeric powder. Next add ginger pieces,groundnuts and onion. Fry for 2-3 minutes until onion is golden brown. Add potato and cover with lid. After 1-2 minutes, add salt and sugar. Mix well and stir for another 2-3 minutes. Now add the washed poha and mix it well. Add little water if you find the mix to be very dry. squeeze lemon juice and cover with lid and let it cook for 1-2 minutes. Turn off the heat and garnish with coriander leaves and grated coconut.