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microwave poha recipe | batata poha in microwave | microwave aloo poha | microwave poha - quick breakfast recipe | with 26 amazing images.

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.

Enjoy microwave poha recipe | batata poha in microwave | microwave aloo poha | microwave poha - quick breakfast recipe | with step by step photos below.

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

Preparation Time

10 Mins

Cooking Time

8 Mins

Total Time

18 Mins

Makes

3 servings

Ingredients

Method

For batata poha
 

  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

if you like microwave poha

 

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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 plate
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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Swizy

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Swizy, Thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes you loved.

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pradeep panicker

March 13, 2025, midnight

this is our today''s breakfast. came out super, delicious and yummy ??

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

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Manali

March 13, 2025, midnight

Good

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Healthy Eating

March 13, 2025, midnight

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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Foodie #607163

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hmmmm!! I make this for my wife each Sunday morning!!! She loves it... Thank you tarla

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Archana M

March 13, 2025, midnight

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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Foodie #603414

March 13, 2025, midnight

CB - yummy! Added peanuts and jeera powder as well :)

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Very good information good work medam

March 13, 2025, midnight

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