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Poha Recipe

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Poha Recipe

Where the dish is from

Poha is a healthy breakfast meal that originated from Southern India. The recipe was previously known as Pohe in Maharashtra and Poha in Gujarat, following the same preparation method as the main recipe.



Where it is popular

Poha cuisine is well-known in India and many other regions in the world. Other countries prepare it in a similar way as in India and eaten during breakfast or a quick dinner. You can carry the meal to work or school because it’s tasty and easy to make.

Is it a vegetarian or non-vegetarian dish?

Variations of this simple dish recipe include the batata poha (boiled with potatoes) and Kanda poha (onions used).  With the different ingredients used in the preparation of poha, the healthy, vegan, and glutton-free breakfast meal is ideal for vegetarians.

Is it a family recipe?

Preparation of poha involves a change in some of the ingredients to better your taste according to your need. Varieties of poha recipes are now available, but similar ways get used to preparing the dish. You may replace one or two ingredients from the formula like replacing potatoes with peas and retain it as a permanent instruction in your recipe.

Prep Time : 5 m

Cook Time : 5 m

Total Time : 10 m

Cuisine : Indian

Servings : 2

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Poha
1 chopped Onion
2 chopped Green Chilies
Few Curry Leaves
2-3 tbsp Peanuts
1 cup Carrot
1 cup Green Peas
1/4 tbsp Turmeric powder
1/4 tbsp Cumin seeds
1 tbsp Sugar
Pinch of salt
Lemon juice
Coriander leaves
3 tbsp Oil

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Pour few cups of water in the Poha and rinse them clearly

  2. Cover and set aside to soften

  3. Add some sugar and salt to the poha when it softens

  4. Heat a pan with oil and fry the peanuts till golden brown. Keep the fried peanuts aside in a plate.

  5. To the same pan add turmeric powder, cumin seeds, onions, curry leaves, green chilies.

  6. Saute the mixture for sometime.

  7. Add the veggies ( carrots,green peas ) to the mixture.

  8. Now add the soaked Poha to the mixture.

  9. Mix it thoroughly and cook on low to medium heat.

  10. Squeeze lemon juice

  11. Garnish the Poha with roasted peanuts and coriander leaves.



What is its nutritious value?

Poha contains low calories of about 76.9% carbohydrates and 23% fat that make it the preferable choice to use during weight loss. The luxurious fiber in the dish will leave you feeling full for an extended period and curb your excessive cravings.Digestion also becomes more manageable and light when you take the meal regularly.



Cooking poha in different ways allows the difference in taste, and it’s healthy. You may eat it as a snack or enjoy it as a breakfast meal with beneficial nutrients. They contain vitamins, antioxidants, iron, and are glutton-free; hence you get prevented from certain diseases like diabetes, heart failure, and skin problems.

Notes

Make your poha dish healthier by cooking it with nutritious oil such as olive or coconut oil and add extra vegetables to the meal during preparation. Go on to increase the satiety factor by making a protein-rich meal that has soya bean chunks.