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Batata poha recipe | kanda batata poha | aloo poha | masala chai recipe

Author Nehas Cook Book
3 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course beverages, Breakfast
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
 

For batata poha

  • 3 cup or 250 grm poha
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • ¼ cup oil
  • 4 tbsp peanuts
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 chopped green chilli
  • Some curry leaves
  • ¾ cup potato cubes
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ cup hot water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Some coriander leaves

For masala chai

  • 3 cup water
  • 1 –2-inch ginger
  • 2 cardamoms
  • 2 cloves
  • 3 cup milk
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tsp tea leaves

Instructions

Making batata poha:

  • Sieve the poha and rinse it with water.
  • Add salt and sugar powder, then mix well. Spread the poha onto a sieve and let it dry for 10-12 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a kadai (pan). Add peanuts and fry them until they turn slightly golden brown. Remove them from the pan and set them aside.
  • In the remaining oil, add mustard seeds, chopped green chili, and curry leaves. Sauté them.
  • Add potato cubes and sauté until they become slightly crispy on the outside and are about 80% cooked.
  • Add chopped onion and sauté until it becomes slightly transparent.
  • Mix in turmeric powder.
  • Heat 1/2 cup of water in a separate bowl, then add it to the kadai and boil for 2 minutes.
  • Add the soaked poha, coriander leaves, and lemon juice. Mix well.
  • Turn off the heat and cover the poha for 5-7 minutes.
  • Finally, add the fried peanuts and coriander leaves. Mix well.
  • Garnish the batata poha with sev and pomegranate seeds.
  • Serve hot batata poha with masala chai.

Making masala chai:

  • In a saucepan, add 3 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
  • In a mortar and pestle, crush ginger, cardamom, and cloves.
  • Add the crushed mixture to the boiling water and let it boil for 5 minutes.
  • Add milk and mix well.
  • When the milk starts to simmer, add sugar powder and tea leaves. Mix well.
  • Boil the tea for 7-10 minutes on medium-low flame.
  • Serve hot masala chai with batata poha.

Notes

For batata poha
  • Moist poha easily absorbs the flavors of salt and sugar.
  • Adding sugar balances, the taste of poha.
  • Adding turmeric powder enhances its flavor.
  • When hot water is added, it easily absorbs into the poha, and the water vapor helps keep the poha moist for a longer time.
  • Add peanuts at the end to maintain their crunchy taste.
  • Batata poha tastes great when it is served hot.
For masala chai
  • Freshly grated masala enhances the flavor of chai.
  • Boil water with masala for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to absorb.
  • Simmer chai on medium-low flame for 10-12 minutes.