Simple 6-Step High-Fibre Poha Recipe For Beginners

By Chitra Shah
01 Aug 2024, 12:00 IST

Poha is one of the nutritious and easy-to-make breakfast options. Here is a beginner-friendly, six-step recipe to make nutrition-rich poha at home.

NUTRIENTS OF POHA

Flattened rice, commonly known as poha is a great source of fibre, which helps to promote bowel movements and prevent hunger pangs as per the Healthline.

Ingredients

You will need: one cup of poha (flattened rice), one tablespoon of oil, one teaspoon of mustard seeds, one tablespoon of peanuts, one medium-size onion, one chopped green chilli, 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder, one tablespoon lemon juice, and salt to taste.

STEP 1: Prepare Poha

Firstly, rinse one cup of poha in a strainer under running water until it softens. Drain them and keep them aside.

STEP 2: Heat Oil

In a pan, heat one tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add one teaspoon of mustard seeds and let them splutter.

STEP 3: Sauté PEANUTS

Now, add one tablespoon of peanuts to the pan and sauté them properly. These sauteed peanuts will give a crunchy taste to your poha.

STEP 4: Cook Onions

Add one finely chopped onion and one chopped green chilli. Sauté them properly, add 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and mix well.

STEP 5: ADD Poha

Finally, add the softened poha to the pan. Mix them with the help of a spatula. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the poha is cooked.

STEP 6: SERVE AND ENJOY

Your homemade high-fibre poha is ready. squeeze a few drops of lemon, garnish it with coriander leaves and enjoy the delicious taste.

CONCLUSION

Follow these simple six steps to make poha at home. You can adjust the ingredients as per your portion size and taste.