Healthy Poha with Vegetables
Lots of people get afraid of taking Poha in breakfast, they think that Poha is made up of rice and hence will make them obese, it will spike their sugar levels, and they will end up getting acidity. But in reality Poha is a good option as a breakfast and if it is combined with peanuts and vegetables that makes it more preferable breakfast option. Poha is rich source of Iron and when combined with Peanuts it will have protein and when we add vegetables it will decrease it Glycemic Load too. So, next time you are looking for any yummy, healthy and quick delicious breakfast option try our this Poha recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 Katori Poha
- 1 Carrot
- .5 Onion
- 2 tbsp Peanuts (optional)
- 1 Green Chili
- 8-10 Curry Leaves
- 2 tbsp Peanuts
- 1 pinch Asafetida
- .25 tsp Mustard Seeds
- .25 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 pinch Turmeric Powder
- .5 tsp Coriander Powder
- Salt (as per taste)
- 1 tsp Oil
- Handful Fresh Coriander (Garnish)
- Lemon
Instructions
- First of all, Wash Poha properly, and soak them in a Bowl with same amount of water as of Poha for around 2 minutes
- Meanwhile, in a Kadhai (pan), put Oil and let it heat on medium flame. Once it is hot add, Cumin Seeds, Mustard Seeds, Asafetida.
- Now add, Green Chili, Curry leaves and Peanuts. Sautee all ingredients for few seconds or until Peanut changes their color to little dark.
- Add chopped Onion, Carrots, Peanuts and cook everything for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove extra water from soaked Poha, and add Turmeric, Coriander Powder and Salt to it.
- Now, add Poha to the Kadhai (pan) and mix all with light hands. Cook (Steam) them for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with Fresh Coriander Leaves and Serve Poha hot with lemon.
Notes
- Take Thick Poha and not thin to make the Dish.
- Add equal quantity of water while soaking otherwise Poha will be very soft.
- You can add any seasonal vegetables to Poha except for Potato or Sweet Potato.
- Cook vegetables properly before adding Poha to them.
- Add less Oil to make Poha.
- Try to avoid adding any form of sweetener like Sugar, Jaggery or Khand.
- Do not use any namkeen to Poha, if having problem of flatulence.
- Always add lemon to Poha for better Iron absorption. You can consume Amla, Orange 15 minutes after having Poha. Vitamin C helps in Iron absorption.
- Avoid taking Tea or Coffee with Poha it inhibits Iron absorption.
- Take Poha as a Breakfast meal and not as Lunch or Dinner.Â
