High Protein Poha
Elevate your breakfast game with this nutritious and delicious High Protein Poha recipe! Packed with wholesome ingredients like sprouted mung beans, chickpea flour, and roasted peanuts, this twist on traditional poha is a protein-rich powerhouse perfect for fueling your day. Fresh vegetables like grated carrots and green peas add a vibrant touch, while aromatic spices like mustard seeds, cumin, and turmeric lend mouthwatering flavor. Finished with a splash of lemon juice and a garnish of coriander leaves, this dish is quick, easy, and ready in under 35 minutes. Serve it warm for a satisfying meal that's both light and energizing. Perfect for fitness enthusiasts and anyone craving a healthy, balanced breakfast option!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Flattened rice (poha)
- 2 tablespoons Oil (preferably olive or canola)
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 0.25 cup Chickpea flour (besan)
- 2 pieces Green chilies, chopped
- 1 large Onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1 medium Carrot, grated
- 0.5 cup Green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 0.5 cup Sprouted mung beans
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Peanuts, roasted
Instructions
Start by rinsing the poha under cold water in a sieve until it's softened. Set it aside to drain completely.
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add mustard and cumin seeds, and allow them to sizzle.
Add the chickpea flour and stir continuously for about 2-3 minutes until golden.
Mix in the green chilies and chopped onion, sauté until the onion turns translucent.
Add the grated ginger, carrot, green peas, and sprouted mung beans. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
Sprinkle the turmeric powder and salt over the vegetables, stir well.
Gently mix in the drained poha along with the lemon juice. Combine thoroughly, ensuring the poha is evenly covered in the spices.
Turn off the heat and garnish the poha with chopped coriander leaves and roasted peanuts.
Serve warm and enjoy your wholesome, high-protein poha.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.9 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2468 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.1 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 29.9 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1533 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
