POHA
POHA is a gluten-free, nutritious, and quick-to-prepare dish that supports digestion and helpful in sustaining energy. It is typically famous in Maharashtra as Kanda poha and in Indore as Indori Poha. Whether you enjoy it warm or cold (which may increase digestive health). If you’re looking for a healthy and quick-to-prepare recipe, this is the perfect choice.
PREP TIME
COOK TIME
TOTAL TIME
5 mins
5 mins
10 mins
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup poha
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- Pinch of asafoetida (Hing)
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 chopped tomato
- any other veggies of your choice (chopped)
- ½–1 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Firstly rinse the cup of poha thoroughly and keep it aside until soften
- Then, in a kadhai add oil to heat
- Now add mustard seeds and cumin seeds
- Saute until cumin seeds turn brown (aromatic)
- Then add all the chopped veggies and saute until the veggies become brownish
- Then add salt, chilli powder and turmeric powder
- Now add poha in the kadhai and mix it properly
- And your delicious poha is ready
NUTRITIOUS FACTS
Calories: ~252 kcal
Carbs: ~18 g
Protein: ~5 g
health benefits
- Light and easily digestible: Poha (flattened rice) is good for the stomach and does not cause bloating, making it a perfect start to the day.
- Energy: Poha is rich in healthy carbohydrates, which release energy, helping you stay active for longer.
- Blood Sugar Control: With its fibre content, poha helps slow sugar absorption, making it a perfect food for diabetic patients.
TIPS FOR HEALTHIER POHA
- Use minimal oil
- Add more veggies (as many as possible).
- Skip potatoes and peanuts if watching calories.
- A squeeze of lemon not only enhances flavor but also boosts iron uptake.
- Cold Poha served at room temperature or chilled develops more resistant starch and retains iron better, making it even more digestion and blood sugar friendly.
Poha is a flavourful, nutritious, and quick-to-make meal that supports digestion and controls blood sugar levels, and also heart health. Just keep it lights, veggie-packed, and lemon-lifted for extra benefit!
