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    Vegetable Poha Recipe

    Published: April 18, 2018 · Modified: April 28, 2021 by Uma Raghupathi · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 26 Comments

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    Vegetable Poha is a quick breakfast or snack food made of beaten rice or flattened rice from the Indian cuisines. Growing up in South India, Poha was a staple diet in my household.

    A bowl of Flattened rice and topped with lemon slices this recipe

    I never really appreciated the goodness of Poha until I realized how easy it is to cook and how nutritious they are. Based on a quick survey of readers I could see that not many people actually know what Poha or Flattened Rice is. So, I take this opportunity to show you how you can prepare this yummy and easy meal that can be a perfect lunch option for kids or for a weekend breakfast.

    Vegetable Poha comes in as many varieties as there are types of rice. It comes in varying thicknesses too. Generally speaking the thinner it gets, they are lighter on the stomach and hence easily digestible.

    Poha from brown rice is known for the low glycemic index and generally used for breakfast. Cooking these flattened rice is a lot easier and a lot faster than cooking rice, but the procedure is entirely different. Dry spices mixed in with a base of green spring vegetables form a good medium to mix in slightly soaked Poha to make this recipe.

    The choice of vegetables is really up to you. I chose to have carrots, tomatoes, and green beans in my recipe for a bright and colorful mixture. You can try Parsnips or  Chinese long beans too. As long as you allow enough time for the vegetables to soften, the Poha takes care of the rest. You can find Poha or flattened rice in any Indian grocery store and also on Amazon. You don't have to plan ahead. As long as you have some vegetables and Indian spices, you are all set.

    A bowl of vegetable poha is on the table with a cup of orange juice

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    A plate with spiced poha on the table

    Vegetable Poha Recipe

    Uma Raghupathi
    Vegetable Poha is a quick breakfast or snack food made of beaten rice or flattened rice from the Indian cuisines. 
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time:10 mins
    Cook Time:15 mins
    Total Time:25 mins
    Course :Breakfast
    Cuisine :Indian
    Diet :Vegan
    Allergen :Dairy free
    Difficulty :Easy
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 101 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ cup Poha
    • 1 cup onions
    • ½ cup tomatoes
    • ¼ cup grated carrots
    • ¼ cup chopped green beans
    • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1 teaspoon urad dal
    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 10 curry leaves
    • ½ inch ginger
    • 4 green chilies
    • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
    • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
    • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoon cilantro
    • 2 tablespoon cashews or peanuts
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    Instructions
     

    • Soak the Poha in water for 5 to 8 minutes. Strain the water and place it aside.
    • Place a pan over medium heat and saute the cashews over vegetable oil.
    • Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal and saute until they sizzle or pop.
    • Add ginger, chilies, and curry leaves and saute for 30 -40 seconds.
    • Add onions and saute until they turn translucent.
    • Add grated carrots, beans, and tomatoes. Add salt to taste.
    • Cook for 2 minutes and then add spices like turmeric, chili powder and garam masala. Cook for about 5 minutes until the raw smell is gone.
    • Now, add the strained Poha and cook for 5 minutes over low heat.
    • Switch off the heat and drizzle few teaspoons of lemon juice and garnish with Cilantro before serving.

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    Notes

    • The choice of vegetables is really up to you.
    • I chose to have carrots, tomatoes, and green beans in my recipe for a bright and colorful mixture.
    • You can try Parsnips or  Chinese long beans too. As long as you allow enough time for the vegetables to soften, the Poha takes care of the rest.
    • You can find Poha or flattened rice in any Indian grocery store and also on Amazon.
    • You don't have to plan ahead. As long as you have some vegetables and Indian spices, you are all set.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 365IU | Vitamin C: 61.9mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.6mg

    Nutritional information is an estimation only.

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    1. Amit Kumar

      February 26, 2020 at 9:17 am

      This Vegetable Poha looks really alluring! This dish is truly a great way to sneak in vegetables into the family diet (especially in case of youngsters who are often fussy about eating veggies). We in Odisha call this dish Chuda Santula or Chuda Upma.

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      • Uma Raghupathi

        February 26, 2020 at 4:59 pm

        Thank you Amit.

        Reply
    2. Sasmita

      April 25, 2018 at 6:00 am

      Its a healthy share and at my home, its a common affair 😛

      Reply
    3. sapana

      April 24, 2018 at 9:07 am

      Poha is something I can have for breakfast almost every day.Love the addition of vegetables, makes it healthy and more delicious.5 stars

      Reply
    4. Jagruti

      April 23, 2018 at 3:16 pm

      Poha is one of my favourite dishes and with all these goodness in there I can easily have a couple of plate:)

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        April 23, 2018 at 8:35 pm

        True 🙂 Thank you 😊

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