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    Home » Breakfast

    Last Updated: July 17, 2020 | First Published on: June 19, 2011 by Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

    Batata Poha ~ Aloo Poha

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    Ingredients :Thick Poha / Thick Beaten Rice : 2 cups
    Potatoes : 2 small sized
    Onion : 2 small sized
    Finely Chopped Green Chillies : 3 or 4
    Peanuts : 1 tbsp
    Mustard Seeds : ½ tsp
    Urad Dal : ½ tsp
    Chana Dal : ½ tsp
    Turmeric Powder : ¼ tsp
    Red Chilli Powder : ½ teaspoon (Optional)
    Garam Masala Powder : 1 teaspoon (Optional)
    Curry Leaves : 1 sprig
    Fresh Coriander Leaves : 2 sprigs
    Lemon Juice : 1 to 2 tbsp
    A big pinch of hing
    Salt to taste
    Oil : 1 tbsp

    Method :

    Wash and soak the thick poha in water for a minute and strain it to remove all excess water and keep them aside. Wash, peel and cut the potatoes into small pieces and set aside. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add and fry the mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal and peanuts. Fry till chana dal changes color, add the chopped green chillies, curry leaves and hing and fry for a few seconds. Now add the chopped onions and fry till light golden color. Then add the turmeric powder, a pinch of salt, chopped potatoes and little water to it and mix well. Cover with a lid and let them cook till potatoes are soft. When it's done, add the soaked poha, salt, garam masala, red chilli powder and mix well. Switch off the flame and add the lemon juice to it. Mix well and serve.

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    1. Hamaree Rasoi says

      June 19, 2011 at 2:21 pm

      Poha looks simply outstanding. Great snack.

      Deepa
      Hamaree Rasoi

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    2. Deeksha says

      June 19, 2011 at 10:01 am

      All time favorite! Poha looks so yummy!

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    3. Shobha Kamath says

      June 19, 2011 at 11:25 am

      Nice Pic ! Regular favourite breakfast dish in my home !

      Reply
    4. A 2 Z Vegetarian Cuisine says

      June 19, 2011 at 5:07 pm

      Wow such lovely breakfast/brunch..can have it anytime ..

      Reply
    5. MiniBinoy says

      June 19, 2011 at 12:36 pm

      perfect br fast/snack!! lovely recipe!looks tempting!

      Reply
    6. Raji says

      June 19, 2011 at 1:33 pm

      I love this for my breakfasts...so filling and tasty..lovely presentation.

      Reply
    7. Sanjana says

      June 19, 2011 at 5:09 pm

      Delicious! One of my favourite brunch dishes.

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    8. Priya says

      June 19, 2011 at 6:27 pm

      My favourite anytime,simply inviting..

      Reply
    9. divya says

      June 20, 2011 at 2:24 am

      Seriously am drooling over that delicious poha upma ,simply mouthwatering here..

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    10. SravsCulinaryConcepts says

      June 20, 2011 at 2:33 am

      wow look so delicious !!

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