Poha is one of the most favorite breakfast dishes of all time. This light and nutritious dish can be made in a variety of ways – and different regions pride themselves on their own version. Poha Also popular because it is very easy to make, easily customizable as well as portable. How many of us carry poha in our tiffin almost every day? We’ve got a super quick way to make poha. wonder how? Using the Microwave! This method is a good option when you need to make a small amount of poha in a matter of minutes. It also makes for an especially healthy snack, as you’ll read below:
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Is Poha good for health? Top Benefits of Poha
1. Keeps You Energetic
Poha contains healthy carbohydrates that give you a sustained boost of energy. It also keeps you satiated for longer, thus making it an excellent option for breakfast.
What is Poha made of? The base of this dish is processed, flattened rice flakes. photo credit: iStock
2. May aid in weight loss
poha is less calories and high in fiber. This can help keep cravings at bay and help manage your weight well.
3. Rich in Iron
While making poha, it is passed through iron rollers, which increases the iron content in it. People suffering from anemia should consider including more poha in their diet.
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4. Good for Your Gut
Fermentation is one of the steps in the production of poha, which gives it its probiotic properties. The dish is also easy to digest and thus considered gut-friendly.
5. Contains vitamins and antioxidants
Apart from fibre, poha is a good source of essential vitamins and antioxidants which makes it extremely nutritious. You can make it protein rich by adding some vegetables and other ingredients to it. Click here to find out more.
How to make Poha in Microwave | Quick and Easy Microwave Poha Recipe
To make poha healthy, add vegetables to it.
Wash the poha thoroughly to remove all excess water. Keep it aside, preferably on a sieve so that it can start drying a bit. If the poha is too wet then it will turn soggy. Meanwhile, in a microwave safe bowl, add oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves and chopped green chillies. Place this bowl in the microwave on high flame for about 2 minutes.
After this add chopped onions, turmeric and asafoetida and mix. Microwave the bowl for 2 minutes. Add this spice to the washed poha along with sugar and salt as per taste. Mix all the ingredients well and cook in the microwave on high for about 3 minutes. Pour lemon juice over the poha and mix it. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and enjoy hot!
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You can also add small pieces of potato with some water in the masala. In this way, you can also make Kanda-Batata Poha in the microwave. The next time you’re craving a wholesome dish, try this instant poha recipe and let us know how you liked it.
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