Poha is flattened rice that is widely eaten in various forms across India. Rice is soaked, sieved, flattened and dried to make poha. When lightly fried with turmeric, curry leaves and peanuts, this becomes what we know to be our standard breakfast food. Some like to eat it as a crunchy snack or what is popularly called chivda or chinde bhaja. In other parts of the country, it is also eaten raw by adding to it dahi or milk and sugar.

Health benefits of eating poha

Poha keeps you full for a long time. It is a rich source of iron, preventing anaemia or iron deficiency in the body. According to TheHealthSite, it is low on gluten and helps in controlling blood sugar levels, making it an ideal food option for diabetics.

How to make poha

Poha can be made easily and in a very short time. Here’s a simple recipe you can follow:

Ingredients

3 cups – Poha
2 tbsp – Oil
1 tsp – Mustard seeds
1 tsp – Cumin seeds
1/4 tsp – Asafoetida
3-4 curry leaves
2 green chillies
1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
1/2 tsp – Turmeric powder
3/4 cup – Bean sprouts
2 tbsp – Chopped fresh coriander
1/2 cup – Pomegranate pearls
Salt to taste