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Flattened Rice with Potatoes, Onions and Peas, or Kande Pohe, are a classic Indian breakfast. They are healthy, delicious, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free and divinely vegan. #vegan #soyfree #nutfree #glutenfree #breakfast #indian #recipe HolyCowVegan.net
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Kande Pohe

Flattened Rice with Potatoes, Onions and Peas, or Kande Pohe, is a classic Indian breakfast. It is also healthy, delicious, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free and divinely vegan.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast/snack
Cuisine: Indian, nut-free, Soy-free
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 197kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 medium potatoes (red or yellow, diced)
  • 1 teaspoon avocado oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
  • 2 sprigs curry leaves
  • 1 medium red onion (finely minced)
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro (finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 2 jalapeno peppers (or serrano, finely minced. Adjust up or down based on your tolerance for heat)
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 3 cups poha (flattened rice)
  • Salt to taste
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Place the poha or flattened rice in a colander and hold it under running water until all of the poha is soaked through. Set aside while you prep the rest of the dish. (Note: Do not leave the poha in standing water or it will disintegrate. You just need a quick wash and then let it drain in the colander.)
  • Cut the potatoes in a ½-inch dice and zap it in the microwave for five minutes with ¼ cup of water, or place the potatoes in a saucepan with water to cover by an inch, bring to a boil, cover, lower heat, and let them cook 5-10 minutes or until tender. Drain the potatoes and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a wok or a large skillet. Add the mustard seeds and when they sputter, add the curry leaves, onions, ginger, cilantro and green chili peppers, Add a generous pinch of salt and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes or until the onions just start to brown.
  • Add the turmeric and stir it in. Then add the green peas, potatoes and the drained poha along with salt to taste. Mix well and turn off the heat once the poha has warmed through.
  • Serve hot, with a quick spritz of lemon juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 569mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 272IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg