A quintessentially Hyderabadi dessert called Khubani ka Meetha Recipe. The beautiful colour and flavours makes this dessert irresistible. The apt Urdu word is “Shahi”or Royal!

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A quintessentially Hyderabadi dessert called Khubani ka Meetha Recipe. The beautiful colour and flavours makes this dessert irresistible. The apt Urdu word is “Shahi”or Royal!
by [Archana Potdar] · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments
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Pohe as it is also referred to is a great snack quick to make. A popular street food that uses beaten rice and is light, yet healthy and flavorful. Enjoy Poha or Vagarni Avalakki as a breakfast, snack with hot tea, brunch, lunch or light supper. How about packing some for your child's school tiffin box?
There are many ways of consuming this flattened rice, we have these Kande Pohe and Batata Pohe. In Batata Poha, the kanda or onion is replaced by potato. A mix of both onion and potato actually tastes very delicious.
Traditionally, in Maharashtra we use asafoetida, curry leaves green chillies and peanuts. Lemon, coconut and coriander are used as garnishing. Variations now are the addition of tomato, green peas, carrots and sprouts.
The other Beaten Rice recipes that you will love are our Sweet Poha Recipe, Goan Rasatle Fov Recipe and my Instant Poha Idlis. Besides these, we love our Poha Chivda a Gluten-free Snack, bhajke pohe chivda as our snack. I have successfully used beaten rice in place of potatoes and bread while making Healthy Sprouts Cutlets. Add some to your Mallige Idlis/ Jasmine Idlis or Butter Idli Recipe. Boy, I am now hungry!
Guess Beaten Rice or Flattened Rice is one of my must-have pantry ingredients.
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Amma made Vargarni Avalakki when my hubby's cousins came to visit before our wedding. What we did not know was that in arranged marriages in Maharashtra, Kande Pohe is made as a snack for the groom’s people. They kept on teasing me till hubby pointed out that they had descended unannounced!
My mother-in-law was a pro when it came to making Batate Poha and this is her recipe. In case you want to add peanuts then I suggest you check the Poha recipe that Swasthi has shared.
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What are the other names of Pohe?
Poha is called aval in Tamil, avalakki in Kannada, pohe in Marathi, fov in Konkani to name a few. Beaten rice, flattened rice or parched rice are the names used in English.
For Kande pohe or batata pohe which is better thick poha or thin poha?
If you have a choice use the thick variety since they need very little care while soaking. They remain soft and fluffy and retain the right amount of moisture needed for cooking the poha.
The thin variety of beaten rice you use to make chivda or hachiid avalaikki. If using the thin beaten rice to make Kande pohe then add poha to a sieve. Pass the sieve under running water and add immediately to the tempering. Here it is not necessary for all the poha to soak it will be better if some of the poha is dry. This is extremely tricky so as far as possible I avoid it.
How do I soak my poha?
The best way to soak the poha is in a sieve. Add the poha to the sieve and hold it under the tap. Rotate the sieve till all the poha is soaked. Set aside to drain. This takes a maximum of 1 minute which is more than enough to soak it. Let the poha rest while you start tempering the ingredients.
But in case you do not have one add the poha to a big bowl and add water for each cup of poha 2-3 bowls swirl around. Drain the water and repeat 2-3 times. The time spent for each rinse is about 30 seconds. The reason for changing the water is to drain out all dirt and impurities.
Can diabetics eat poha?
Yes, poha helps control the blood sugar levels in a diabetic. It also reduces the sudden spikes of sugar levels.
Make some tempered Beaten Rice for your kids when hunger pangs hit them. You can use your pantry ingredients and veggies to make them. Quick and no-fuss vegan snack ready in a jiffy.
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Ruby bangera says
Archana, kande pohebevame mast.... Chaan....
sapana says
I can have kandha poha everyday as my breakfast, love it to the core. Nothing can beat kandha poha.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 My kids are fed up so I have to search for newer things.
Wendy Klik says
What an interesting recipe. I love learning of cultures through food. Thanks for a great article.
ArchanaPotdar says
You are right we learn a lot about cultures through food. Thanks.
Stacy says
My local Indian supermarket has pohe but I've never bought any because, to be honest, I never knew what to make with it. Now I have a recipe to try!
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 I am so glad I could be of some use. 😀 Enjoy.
Kalyani says
Kande pohe is something ALL of us love (includng the varations mentioned here). funny anecdote that the groom's side came unannounced and yet there was Kande pohe !
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks.
Sneha Datar says
This is my hubby's favorite breakfast dish.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀
Jayashree T.Rao says
I love Kande Poha and make it in the similar way. It makes a good change for breakfast when I do not have any batter ready for breakfast.
ArchanaPotdar says
True. The best fast food we have.