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microwave poha is a fare enjoyed by the entire family together. Learn how to make microwave poha - quick breakfast recipe.

batata poha, made using the Microwave oven, is so quick that you can conjure it up any time, for Breakfast dinner or as Evening Tea Snacks. You will thoroughly enjoy the bites of potatoes and onions dancing between the soft poha in batata poha in microwave, which is so delightfully flavoured with a traditional tempering, and aesthetically laced with lemon juice.

To make microwave poha, place the poha in a sieve and hold it under running water and wash it. Drain out all excess water and keep aside. Combine the oil, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, green chillies and curry leaves in a microwave safe bowl, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Add the onions and turmeric powder, mix well and microwave on high for 1 minute. Add the potatoes, sprinkle 2 tbsp of water, mix well and microwave on high for 3 minutes, while stirring once in between. Add the poha, salt and sugar, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice and mix well. Serve immediately garnished with coconut and coriander.

An all-time favourite Maharashtrian snack, batata poha in microwave has a universal appeal amongst youngsters and elders alike. Everybody has a reason for loving this delicious snack – its wholesomeness, convenience, enjoyable flavour or unique texture.

A thoughtful garnish of coconut and coriander enhance the flavour and texture of this lovely microwave poha - quick breakfast recipe.

Tips for microwave poha. 1. Ensure to chop the potatoes finely so that it cooks faster. 2. If you like spicy poha, add finely chopped green chillies instead of slit chillies. 3. After step 4 if you feel the poha is slightly dry, sprinkle another tbsp. of water. 4. Serve the poha immediately, else it might dry up.

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Microwave Poha, Batata Poha in Microwave recipe - How to make Microwave Poha, Batata Poha in Microwave

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     3Makes 3 servings
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  1. To make batata poha, place the poha in a sieve and hold it under running water and wash it. Drain out all excess water and keep aside.
  2. Combine the oil, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, green chillies and curry leaves in a microwave safe bowl, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the onions and turmeric powder, mix well and microwave on high for 1 minute.
  4. Add the potatoes, sprinkle 2 tbsp of water, mix well and microwave on high for 3 minutes, while stirring once in between.
  5. Add the poha, salt and sugar, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
  6. Add the lemon juice and mix well.
  7. Serve the batata poha immediately garnished with coconut and coriander.

Microwave Poha, Batata Poha in Microwave recipe with step by step photos

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what is microwave poha made of?
  1. Microwave poha is made of 1/2 cup peeled and finely chopped potatoes, 2 cups thick beaten rice (jada poha), 1 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson), 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 3 slit green chillies, 5 curry leaves (kadi patta), 1/2 cup chopped onions, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp sugar and salt to taste.

how to wash the poha
  1. To wash the poha, the first step is to clean and place 2 cups thick beaten rice (jada poha)in a strainer and wash them in enough running water to soften them.
  2. Drain out all excess water and keep aside.

how to make microwave poha
  1. To make microwave poha recipe | batata poha in microwave | microwave aloo poha | microwave poha - quick breakfast recipe, add 1 tbsp oil in a microwave safe bowl.
  2. Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
  3. Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
  4. Add 3 slit green chillies.
  5. Add 5 curry leaves (kadi patta).
  6. Mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
  7. Add 1/2 cup chopped onions
  8. Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
  9. Mix well and microwave on high for 1 minute.
  10. Add 1/2 cup peeled and finely chopped potatoes.
  11. Sprinkle 2 tbsp of water.
  12. Mix well and microwave on high for 3 minutes, while stirring once in between.
  13. Add the washed and drained poha.
  14. Add salt to taste.
  15. Add 1 tsp sugar.
  16. Mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
  17. Add 1 tsp lemon juice and mix well.
  18. Garnish with 1 tbsp grated fresh coconut.
  19. Also garnish with 1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania).
  20. Serve microwave poha recipe | batata poha in microwave | microwave aloo poha | microwave poha - quick breakfast recipe immediately.

tips for microwave poha
  1. Ensure to chop the potatoes finely so that it cooks faster. 
  2. If you like spicy poha, add finely chopped green chillies instead of slit chillies.
  3. After step 4 if you feel the poha is slightly dry, sprinkle another tbsp. of water. 
  4. Serve the poha immediately, else it might dry up.

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy234 cal
Protein3.4 g
Carbohydrates42.5 g
Fiber1 g
Fat5.6 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium8.8 mg

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Batata Poha, Aloo Poha
5
 on 16 Jan 21 08:32 AM


this is our today''s breakfast. came out super, delicious and yummy ??
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Tarla Dalal    Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
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18 Jan 21 09:47 AM
Batata Poha, Aloo Poha
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 on 06 Jul 20 03:52 AM


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Tarla Dalal    Swizy, Thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes you loved.
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06 Jul 20 10:43 AM
Batata Poha, Aloo Poha
5
 on 15 May 20 05:36 PM


Good
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Batata Poha, Aloo Poha
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Foodie #603414
 on 30 Jan 17 10:25 AM


CB - yummy! Added peanuts and jeera powder as well :)
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Batata Poha ( Microwave Recipe)
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Archana M
 on 01 Dec 15 04:50 PM


Batata Poha.. quickly made in a microwave.. potatoes perfectly cooked.. and the lemon and sugar gives a balanced taste.. to the poha.. really enjoyed this in the evening.. as a snack...
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Batata Poha ( Microwave Recipe)
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Foodie #607163
 on 13 Dec 14 10:49 PM


Hmmmm!! I make this for my wife each Sunday morning!!! She loves it... Thank you tarla
Edited after original posting.
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Batata Poha ( Microwave Recipe)
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Healthy Eating
 on 06 Jul 11 03:45 PM


Thick Poha is healthy and has a nice mouth feel. Combined with a bit of potatoes and minimum oil the recipe has 18% fat level which is boarder line high. Tasty and the lime ads a nice tanginess to the poha. I have it often for breakfast.
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