Poha

A famous and widely know breakfast item, Poha, also known as Pohe, Pauwa, sira, chira, or aval, is a flattened rice dish enhanced with spices and herbs and loved by people of all walks of life. Originating from the Indian subcontinent, the flattened rice in Poha is par boiled before flattening it so that it can be consumed with very little or no cooking. Whether you savor it in the traditional way with peanuts, curry leaves, etc. or whether you love to much on the ‘chivda’ prepared from this flattened rice, Poha holds a unique appeal that is almost universal.

A light, hearty, and flavorful dish, Poha can be made in an instant and is thus a go-to option for breakfast in a hurried morning. The thin flattened-rice puff up nicely when come in contact with water, milk or any liquid which in turn makes the dish soft and chewy that can be devoured even while you are running late. This easily digestible form of raw rice is quite popular in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh and is consumed in a variety of ways in different styles of cooking. There are a lot of styles this flattened rice is eaten such the lightly fried variety mixed with spices and herbs is a standard breakfast of Madhya Pradesh, in Chhattisgarh, the flattened rice is relished raw with jaggery, and Indori Poha from Indore is quite famous in the country and is eaten with a crispy snack called sev. Well known as a humble gift to Lord Krishna from his friend Sudama, the yellow-colored carb filled Poha has made its place in every household in India and is enjoyed by people of all generations.