Authentic Maharashtrian Thalicha Poha with Naral Vadi
A delightful Maharashtrian breakfast specialty featuring tempered flattened rice paired with sweet coconut fudge. This harmonious sweet and savory combination offers a comforting taste of traditional Maharashtrian homes.
45min
Total Time
4
Servings
Maharashtrian
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Rinse the thick poha in a colander under running water until soft, then drain completely and set aside.
2
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan, add mustard seeds and let them sputter.
3
Add curry leaves, green chilies, and roasted peanuts, sautéing until the peanuts turn golden.
4
Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
5
Stir in turmeric powder and salt, then mix in the drained poha gently.
6
Cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes until heated through, then garnish with fresh coriander.
7
For the naral vadi, heat ghee in a separate pan, add grated coconut and jaggery powder.
8
Cook the coconut-jaggery mixture on medium heat until it thickens and leaves the sides of the pan.
9
Mix in cardamom powder, pour onto a greased plate, press flat, and cut into diamond shapes once cooled to serve alongside the poha.
Ingredients
2 cups thick poha (flattened rice)
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 green chilies, slit
1/2 cup fresh grated coconut
1/4 cup roasted peanuts
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
10-12 curry leaves
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Salt to taste
1 cup grated fresh coconut for naral vadi
1/2 cup jaggery powder
1/4 tsp cardamom powder
1 tsp ghee
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.