Traditional Poha

Poha, that simple dish of flattened rice, is more than just a breakfast; it's a warm hug from an Indian kitchen. It's quick to make for those in a hurry, yet its nutritional profile leaves room for improvement.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings people

Calories 661 kcal

17 g

3 g

14 g

123 g

Ingredients

¾ Cup Poha Thin Flattened Rice
⅛ Cup Roasted Peanuts
2 teaspoon Lemon Juice Optional
½ teaspoon Salt add to taste

To Temper

1 teaspoon Peanut Oil
1 teaspoon green chilies
½ teaspoon Ginger
⅛ Cup onions
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
¼ teaspoon mustard seeds
¼ teaspoon Urad Dal
¼ teaspoon channa dal
¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
3 pieces curry leaves add to taste

Instructions

Rinse poha under water for a few seconds or if it's thick variety soak poha in water for 2-3 min
¾ Cup Poha Thin Flattened Rice
Add the items under ‘to temper’ to a pan and saute till golden brown
1 teaspoon Peanut Oil, 1 teaspoon green chilies, ½ teaspoon Ginger, ⅛ Cup onions, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds, ¼ teaspoon Urad Dal, ¼ teaspoon channa dal, ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds, 3 pieces curry leaves
Add roaster peanuts and stir for 30 seconds
⅛ Cup Roasted Peanuts
Add soaked poha and salt. Then stir to mix everything for 2 minutes.
½ teaspoon Salt
Turn off the stove. Optional, add lemon juice for some tanginess.
2 teaspoon Lemon Juice

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts

Traditional Poha

Serving Size

122 g

Amount per Serving

Calories

661

% Daily Value*

Protein

Carbohydrates

123

Fiber

Sugar

Fat

Sodium

288

Potassium

398

Vitamin D

0.1

µg

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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