By Bornika Das
October 16 2023
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Poha, also known as flattened rice, is a remarkably versatile and healthy ingredient that extends far beyond its traditional use in the popular Indian dish "Poha". Packed with essential nutrients like carbohydrates, iron, and fibre, poha serves as an excellent base for various culinary creations. Here are some tasty and new options you can try making with poha:
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Poha cutlets are a wholesome snack option that showcases the versatility of poha, or flattened rice. You can make these cutlets with mashed potatoes, chopped veggies and aromatic spices.
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Cooked flattened rice (poha) is mixed with fresh yoghurt (curd), creating a creamy and tangy texture that's both comforting and cooling.
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Poha dosa is a scrumptious and convenient option when you're looking for a quick meal. This South Indian speciality combines the simplicity of poha (flattened rice) with the ease of dosa preparation.
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To make this recipe, poha is roasted until crispy and golden, then grinded to a powder and mixed with grated jaggery or jaggery syrup, ghee, and aromatic spices like cardamom and nutmeg.
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Typically made from poha, a variety of nuts, seeds, and spices, chivda is low in calories and a good source of essential nutrients like iron, fibre, and protein.
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Poha medu vada is a time- and effort-saving twist on the traditional urad dal medu vada, offering a lighter alternative that's easier on the stomach without any compromise on taste.
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To prepare Aval Kesari, the poha is first roasted lightly in ghee (clarified butter) to enhance its flavour and then cooked with sugar, water, and aromatic cardamom until it thickens into a luscious, sweet porridge-like appearance.
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