Dadpe Pohe : A Classic Maharashtrian Breakfast

Dadpe Pohe is a classic Maharashtrian Breakfast recipe that comes from Kokan.

A little background:

This dish is a delicious carbohydrate-rich breakfast. It is made with patal/thin poha while I prefer jada poha.  It is soft, has a bite, and has a variety of textures and flavors, a balance of sweet, tangy, spicy, etc.

Dadpe Pohe gets its name from the technique used to make it i.e. ” dadapne”. Dadapne means applying pressure so the flavours amalgamate properly.

It is my favourite kind of breakfast or snack recipe but it lacks two major macronutrients ie. Proteins and fibre. The simple trick to sort that issue is to add more veggies and serve it with some protein on the side, whether eggs, milk, or yoghurt.

It is a simple dish that is super easy to cook. So this is the perfect recipe for beginners.

Don’t forget to also try some of these other breakfast recipes – kalingada polo, or a Oats Dosa.