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February 23, 2018
TIFFIN / BREAKFAST RECIPES

POHA/AVAL UPMA

Poha/Aval upma is a healthy breakfast recipe ,which can be prepared in very few minutes time.It is very delicious and filling dish.Let is learn how to make poha/aval upma.

Wash poha/aval  twice in running water  and drain it in a colander. Sprinkle water and let it sit for 10 minutes.

In a pan, heat 3 tsp of oil and fry cashews till golden brown.

Add ginger,curry leaves,green chillies  and fry for a minute.

Now add onions and fry till the raw smell goes off.

Then add tomato and chopped vegetables,cover and cook for 5 minutes.

Now add poha and salt ,mix well.

Serve hot with coconut chutney.

POHA/AVAL UPMA

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
SERVINGS: 2

Ingredients

  • Poha / Aval / Flattened rice - 1 cup
  • Onion - 1 big
  • Tomato -1 medium finely chopped
  • Green chillies - 3 medium
  • Carrot, beans and geen peas - 1 cup (chopped)
  • Grated ginger- 1 teaspoon
  • Oil - 2 to 3 teaspoons
  • Cashew nuts- 7
  • Curry leaves - few
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. Wash poha/aval twice in running water and drain it in a colander. Sprinkle water and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Finely chop all the vegetables and keep them ready
  3. In a pan, heat 3 tsp of oil and fry cashews till golden brown.
  4. Add ginger, curry leaves , green chillies and fry for a minute
  5. Now add the onions and fry till the raw smell goes off
  6. Then add tomato and chopped vegetables. Cover and cook for 5 minutes
  7. Now add poha and salt. Mix well
  8. Serve hot with coconut chutney.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Poha or rice flakes are good source of 11 vital minerals and vitamins including iron. It is a light meal and very easy to digest. Poha is gluten free and can be consumed by those allergic to wheat products. Poha is lactose free, fat free and heart healthy.

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