Kanda Poha (Avalakki) Recipe at Home

Kanda Poha (Avalakki) Recipe at Home

Aug 03, 2024

Are you thinking of having an easy and healthy breakfast that is tasty as well? If yes, you can make this simple, easy and healthy breakfast well known as ‘Kanda Poha.’ Poha can be used and cooked in plenty of varieties, and about one of the varieties of Poha we are going to discuss in this article.



Kanda Poha (Flattened rice, Karnataka-Avalakki, Andhra Pradesh-Atukulu, Tamil Nadu and Kerala- Aval, Gujarat- Pauvaa, Rajasthan-Poya).


What is Kanda Poha?


Poha, literally known as flattened rice, originated from the Malwa region called ‘Pohe.’ ‘Kanda Poha’ is a Maharashtrian traditional breakfast recipe. It has different names in different regions of the country. Poha is a dietary food recommended by dieticians and nutrition to their patients. This wholesome meal is considered a healthy breakfast because it is a rich and good source of carbohydrates, iron, fiber, vitamins, and gluten-free. One plate of this Poha can give 180 calories. It is also a good source of antioxidants and helps overcome iron-deficient problems.


This Poha is called with different names in different regions or states of the country. In Karnataka, Poha is known to be as "Avalakki", "Bajil" in Tulu, in Andhra Pradesh it is Atukulu, it is Aval in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, "Pauvaa" in Gujarat, "Chira" in Bengali, "Poya" in Rajasthani, "Phov" in Konkani, "Pohe" in Marathi, and many more.


This article offers instructions for you to prepare a morning easy and healthy breakfast. Steps are provided with descriptions and photos to make the recipe more quick and easy, so let’s begin.


Preparation Time - 8 min

Cooking Time - 10 min

Total Time - 18 min

Serve - 3


Ingredients Required for the Kanda Poha


  1. Poha ( flattened rice or avalakki or atukulu or aval) - 2 cups


  2. Water - ½ Cup


  3. Oil - 2 tbsp


  4. Mustard - 1 tbsp


  5. Cumin Seeds - ½ tbsp


  6. Peanuts - 3 tbsp


  7. Urad Dal - 1 tbsp


  8. Green Chillies - 6 No’s


  9. Onion - 3 No’s (Medium Size)


  10. Turmeric Powder - ½ tbsp


  11. Salt- 1 tbsp


  12. Lemon Juice- Half Slice


  13. Grated Coconut - 2 tbsp


  14. Curry Leaves


  15. Coriander Leaves



    Video of Making Kanda Poha





    Kanda Poha Recipe Step by Step with Pictures


  16. Add 2 cups of Poha (flattened rice) to a bowl, wash it well with water.




  17. Drain off the water.



  18. Add about half a cup of water, keep it aside.



  19. Add 2 tbsp of oil to a pan, heat the oil .



  20. Add 3 tbsp of peanuts, roast the peanuts until they get crunchy.



  21. Take off the roasted peanuts.



  22. Add 1 tbsp of mustard, ½ tbsp of jeera, and 1 tbsp of urad dal to the same pan and fry them thoroughly.




  23. Add 6 sliced green chilies, few curry leaves, and fry them.



  24. Add 3 chopped onions.



  25. Sauté them well until onions shrinks.



  26. Add ½ tbsp of turmeric powder and mix it.



  27. Add soaked Poha.



  28. Add salt to the pan and gently mix it.



  29. Add roasted peanuts, grated coconut powder.



  30. Mix it well until everything get combined.



  31. Cover and cook in simmer for one minute.



  32. Turn off the stove and add lemon juice to it and mix it.



  33. Add finely chopped coriander leaves.



  34. Easy and healthy Kanda Poha is ready to enjoy! Serve it hot.




    Special Info:


    • Since there are plenty of types of Poha there, for this recipe, use the thick Poha.
    • Double or triple the ingredients depending on the number of people you are serving.
    • You can also increase or decrease the number of chilies according to your spice taste.