Aloo Poha | Batata Poha

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Batata Poha

How to make Aloo Poha | Batata Poha Recipe
Batata Poha is a very popular breakfast dish from Maharashtra made with onions, potatoes (batata) and beaten rice (poha). Poha is a common breakfast dish made across India, with each state having its own subtle variation and names. There are numerous recipes for making poha, the recipes varying from one family to another, each with their own way of preparing it.

Kanda Poha and Batata Poha were made regularly at home. Karnataka has it's own variation called Avalakkibath which is quite similar to Kanda Poha, but has the addition of urad dal and channa dal in it, with garnishes of fresh grated coconut. Batata Poha though was always called as Batata Poha, and never Avalakki. Mornings with plate full of Poha, tall glass of warm milk and off we went to school full and nourished till noon.

This was also a breakfast made when we had guests over, or on days when mom was running out of time to prepare breakfast. Potato, in general is a loved ingredient by many, so that meant less fuss. I now make this Maharashtrian-styled Aloo Poha / Batata Poha regularly at my home and my family enjoys it well as much as I do.

Batata Poha


Batata Poha | Aloo Poha

INGREDIENTS

2 medium sized potatoes, peeled, chopped and diced
2 cups poha/beaten rice (thick variety)
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
2 green chillies, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tbsp roasted peanuts
Salt to taste
1 tsp sugar
Juice squeezed from 1 lime
Fresh coriander leaves to garnish

DIRECTIONS

Wash the beaten rice thoroughly and drain the water. Add turmeric powder and salt, mix well and keep aside. While the poha blooms, proceed to prep the rest of the ingredients such a chopping potatoes and onions.

Heat oil in a fry pan, add in the mustard seed and let it splutter. Add the chopped onions and stir fry for 30 seconds till they are transclucent in color. Next add the diced potatoes, torn curry leaves and green chillies. Stir fry for a couple of minutes till the potatoes are cooked, yet have a bite. Add in the soaked poha/beaten rice. Turn heat to medium low and gently mix all the ingredients. Cover and cook for atleast 5 mins. Once cooked, remove from heat, add sugar and squeeze juice from 1 lime. Garnish with roasted peanuts and chopped coriander leaves.

You can cut down the cooking time by using boiled potatoes before hand. You can add the potatoes into the tempering oil, stir-fry well and allow it to cook. That way the potatoes get a slight crunch. This however takes a longer time and consumes more oil, hence I avoid this version. The one that I make is a quick, healthy and less time consuming since the potatoes are pre-boiled and need no further cooking. Addition of a teaspoon of sugar and lime is optional, but this really adds an edgy flavor, which is typical to Maharastrian cuisine.

An alternate version of this called Kanda Poha, where onions are used instead of potatoes is quite a common breakfast. This breakfast is not just simple and healthy, but also filling to keep you going for long.

Kanda Batata Poha



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24 comments:

  1. This is totally new to me....adding potatoes to poha...Next time I try aval upma will give ur version a try..Looks very tempting!

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  2. Looks fantastic and tempting. We make this without potatoes. Guess potatoes would make it yummier :)

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  3. that looks gorgeous...esp the 1st pic

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  4. Aloo poha looks delicious, nice clicks.

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  5. My all time favorite breakfast..simple, healthy and delicious! Great and tempting pics!

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  6. Same here, i am a big fan of potatoes
    either, I cook with potato only when i dont have any other option..

    This poha looks yummy..

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  7. This is my option for a quick evening snack...Loved the Click
    http://www.panchamrutham.blogspot.com/

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  8. Looks delicious..anytime of the day I can eat it.

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  9. Very colourful, love to grab ur bowl.

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  10. I make this version as well as kanda version of poha..looks yummm

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  11. looks superb...urad dal in poha is really new to me..this is my hubby's fav b/f and once a week i make it with aloo & kando both for sure...liked the bright yellow colour in this poha..yum !

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  12. I love aloo pohe .. But then, my husband hates pototoes in Avalakki oggarane .. so, its been ages since I made this .. thx for the inspiration

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  13. This is how we make our vermicelli too, sans the potatoes, next time will give a try with potatoes.

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  14. Aloo poha tempts me a lot, super delicious dish..

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  15. Makes my mouth water...lovely pics :)

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  16. lovely post. love poha and can eat it any time of the day. between was just thnking to ask from where did you get the cup cake liners?

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  17. First time to ur space and I love it very much. I love the clicks too.

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  18. I am one of those who loves potatoes, I just have to make ANYTHING with these and my kids will be very happy to eat all day!

    I make this poha sometimes, but use the medium thick variety. Loved the lovely yellow of ur poha..

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  19. wow the photography has come so nice can't take my eyes from it , looks delicious!

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  20. Lovely pictures and my fav dish.. absolutely delish..love all the pictures.

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  21. Excellent space and beautiful pics...following your space... Do visit mine if time permits

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  22. I've recently had a paneer version at a friend's house when she ran out of potatoes and used paneer cubes instead. Tasted yummy!

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