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Poha is a light, tasty and nutritious food, which people like very much. It is usually eaten as breakfast, but many delicious and quick dishes can also be prepared with its help. Due to being prepared in less time and easily digested, Poha remains the favorite of everyone from children to adults. This is why it has also become a part of the everyday diet.
Poha mainly contains carbohydrates with a small amount proteinIron, fiber and Vitamin B are found. Consuming it in balanced quantity can help in providing energy to the body, keeping the stomach full for a long time and maintaining better digestion. If nutritious things like vegetables, peanuts, pulses or cheese are added to Poha, its nutritional value can further increase. Let us know which delicious and easy dishes can be made from Poha and what things should be kept in mind while making Poha.
Make these 5 tasty and easy dishes from Poha
Poha Cutlet
Wash the poha and let it soften for a few minutes. Mix boiled potatoes, carrots, peas, green coriander and mild spices in it and shape them into cutlets. Bake them on a pan in less oil. It is a good mixture of fiber, carbohydrates and vitamins obtained from vegetables.
Poha Chilla
Prepare a thick batter by mixing gram flour, onion, tomato, green chilli, green coriander and spices in soaked poha. Spread it on the pan and bake it till it becomes golden from both the sides. This is a quick breakfast, which can become a good source of protein, fiber and energy.
Poha Tikki
Make tikkis by mixing boiled potatoes, grated carrots, green coriander and spices in softened poha. Bake them on a pan in light oil or prepare them in an air fryer. It is a crispy dish from outside and soft from inside, which provides nutrition along with taste.
Poha Uttapam
Prepare the batter by grinding poha with curd. Mix semolina, onion, tomato, capsicum and green coriander in it. Cook on pan like uttapam. This is a dish rich in vegetables, fiber and carbohydrates, which can be a good option for morning breakfast.
Poha Idli
Mix poha with semolina and curd and keep it for some time. Then add a little baking powder to it and steam cook it in the idli mould. It is a light, soft and easily digestible dish, which is prepared with less oil and is a good option for a balanced breakfast.
What things should be kept in mind while making poha?
While making Poha, first of all choose the right type of Poha and do not soak it in water for longer than necessary, because it can become very soft and break. Wash the poha gently and keep it aside for a few minutes, so that it swells properly.
Use salt and spices in balanced quantity and try to cook with less oil. Use fresh ingredients and consume poha immediately after preparation, so that both its taste and nutrition remain intact.
