Dairy-Free Kanda Pohe

Brighten up your mornings or enjoy a quick, wholesome snack with this flavorful Dairy-Free Kanda Pohe! This traditional Maharashtrian dish features soft flattened rice blended with fragrant sautéed onions, earthy turmeric, and a kick of green chilies. Crunchy peanuts add a satisfying texture, while fresh curry leaves and a pop of lemon juice pack every bite with vibrant flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, this gluten-free and vegan recipe is perfect for busy days, wholesome breakfasts, or light meals. Garnished with fresh coriander and full of aromatic spices, Dairy-Free Kanda Pohe is a comforting dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Flattened rice (Poha)
• 1 large Onion, finely chopped
• 2 Green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 10 Curry leaves
• 0.25 cup Peanuts
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the poha in a colander under cold running water until they are soft. Drain completely and set aside.

Step 2

In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle.

Step 3

Add cumin seeds and curry leaves, sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add peanuts and sauté until they are golden brown.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped onions and green chilies. Cook until the onions turn translucent.

Step 6

Add turmeric powder, salt, and sugar. Mix well.

Step 7

Add the softened poha to the pan and gently mix to combine all the ingredients. Ensure the poha is evenly coated with the spices.

Step 8

Cover the pan and let it cook for about 2-3 minutes on low heat.

Step 9

Remove from heat and add lemon juice, stir lightly.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(925.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1362.1

Total Fat 50.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2559.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 199.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.0g	0%
Total Sugars 18.3g
Protein 31.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 572.0mg	0%
Iron 15.7mg	0%
Potassium 2197.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.1%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 57.8%