Kolache Pohe – Poha with Coconut Milk, Tamarind, and Jaggery

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Poha is a staple in my home and for some reason I love Poha and all that I can do with it. 🙂 I also love Coconut Milk and so when I heard of Kolache Pohe, I was super excited and wanted to try it immediately.

From my research shows, Kolache Pohe is a popular snack in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. When I read the recipe, I marveled at the tastes this dish incorporated: sour, sweet, and spicy complementing the cool Coconut Milk. To top it all it is a virtual no-cook recipe (except for the tadka). What more could one ask for.

I made it with the regular or Jada Poha which was readily available at home. You could also make it with Patal Pohe or thin Poha.

How to Make Kolache Pohe | Poha with Coconut Milk, Tamarind, and Jaggery

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Kolache Pohe - Poha with Coconut Milk, Tamarind, and Jaggery

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Kolache Pohe is essentially Poha in Coconut Milk mixed with Jaggery and Tamarind Pulp and tempered with Cumin and Green Chillies

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Snack

Cuisine Konkan

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

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• 1 Cup Jada Poha - 1 Cup OR Patal Pohe - 1.5
• 2 Cups Coconut Milk
• 2 tbsp Grated Jaggery
• 3/4 tbsp Tamarind Pulp
• 2 Green Chillies
• 3/4 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 Large Pinch Asafoetida or Hing
• 1 tsp Ghee
• Fresh Coriander - For Garnish
• Salt to Taste

Instructions

 

If you are using Jada Poha

• Dissolve some salt in 2 cups of water.
• Add the poha to the salt water.
• Let it soak for about 15 seconds.
• Using a colander, drain out all the water.
• Leave the poha in the colander for 30 minutes till all water drains out.

If you are using Patal Pohe or Thin Poha

• You don't have to do anything. 🙂

To Prepare the Coconut Milk

• Chop the green chillies to fine pieces.
• Mix the salt, jaggery and tamarind pulp in coconut milk till the jaggery is dissolved.
• In a ladle, heat the ghee.
• Add the cumin seeds and chopped green chillies.
• Stir-fry till the cumin starts to change colour.
• Turn off the heat and add the asafoetida.
• Mix well.
• Add to the coconut milk.
• Mix well.

Method to Make Kolache Pohe

• In a deep dish, add 1/4 of the pohe.
• Pour 1/4 of the seasoned coconut milk on top of the pohe.
• Garnish with fresh coriander.
• Enjoy!

Notes

If you are using Patal Pohe, let it soak for a couple of minutes after adding the coconut milk before eating.

Tried this recipe?Do let me know how you liked it @aahaaram or tag #aahaaram!

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