High Protein Kanda Pohe
Elevate your breakfast game with this delicious and wholesome High Protein Kanda Pohe, a nutritious twist on the classic Indian poha recipe. Packed with the goodness of protein-rich boiled chickpeas, roasted peanuts, and green peas, this dish balances taste and nutrition seamlessly. Flavored with aromatic mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies, it’s further brightened with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a garnish of chopped coriander. The addition of grated carrots and softened flattened rice makes this quick and easy recipe a vibrant, healthy option for busy mornings. Perfect for fitness enthusiasts and families alike, this high-protein poha is ready in just 30 minutes and doubles as a hearty snack or light lunch!
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Ingredients
- 200 grams Flattened rice (poha)
- 1 large, finely chopped Onion
- 100 grams, boiled Chickpeas
- 50 grams, roasted Peanuts
- 50 grams, boiled Green peas
- 1 medium, grated Carrot
- 2 small, finely chopped Green chilies
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 10 leaves Curry leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon or to taste Salt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Oil
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh coriander
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the flattened rice (poha) in a sieve under running water for about a minute until they are softened. Drain them completely and keep aside.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large pan on medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Step 3
Add curry leaves and green chilies, sauté for a minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent.
Step 5
Add boiled chickpeas and green peas to the pan and sauté for another minute.
Step 6
Mix in the grated carrot and roasted peanuts, stirring well to combine.
Step 7
Add turmeric powder and salt. Stir to coat the vegetables and chickpeas evenly with the spices.
Step 8
Add the drained poha to the pan and mix gently. Ensure that the poha does not break while mixing.
Step 9
Cook for another 3-4 minutes on low heat until the entire mixture is well combined and heated through.
Step 10
Turn off the heat and add lemon juice. Mix well.
Step 11
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (740.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1151.4 |
| Total Fat 58.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2630.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 132.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23.4g | |
| Protein 33.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 215.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1514.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories