Protein Poha

  • Red Rice Poha: ¼ cup
  • Moong sprouts or
  • paneer: 15 gm (1tbsp)
  • Diced green chilli: 1
  • Peanuts: 1 tsp
  • Chopped tomatoes: ½
  • Capsicum + Carrots : 2 tsp
  • Mustard seeds: ½ tsp
  • Red chilli powder: ¼ tsp
  • Turmeric powder: a pinch
  • Curry leaves: few
  • Cooking oil: 1 tsp
  • Salt as per preference
  • Lemon juice
  • Coriander for garnish

 

Note: 1 cup = 200 ml, ½ cup = 100 ml, 1 tsp = 5 gm, 1 tbsp = 15 gm

*tsp = teaspoon, tbsp = tablespoon

  • Boil sprouts until they become soft.
  • Rinse the poha with water and set aside till becomes soft and moist. You can sprinkle
    some water, if required.
  • In a pan, heat the oil and roast peanuts in it. Once they have cooked, take them out to
    add later.
  • Add mustard seeds to the same oil and cook until they crackle and then add chillies and
    curry leaves.
  • Saute capsicum and carrots for 5 minutes.
  • Then add salt along with chilli powder and turmeric.
  • Next, add tomatoes and cook for 2 – 3 minutes. Add a little water and wait for the
    tomatoes to become soft.
  • Add boiled sprouts or paneer as per your choice and mix until well coated with the
    mixture.
  • Lastly, add the soaked poha, mix well and cook for around 3 – 5 minutes. Turn off the
    flame.
  • Add lemon juice, mix well and garnish with roasted peanuts and coriander leaves.
  • Enjoy your healthy vegetable protein poha.

    Note: Red Poha is made of unpolished rice and is better choice over White Rice Poha.
  • Poha is one of the staple Indian recipe that many eat for breakfast, evening snack, or at times even for dinner.
  • However, is poha a good option for diabetics, is a common question for many people with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes. Well, the answer is yes! People with diabetes can have Poha but in moderation.
  • A little tweak in the traditional recipe with addition of Red Rice Poha, Sprouts and Paneer further enhances the nutrition profile making it fiber and protein rich dish that can keep you full for longer hours.
Calories (kcal)
Carbohydrates (g)
Proteins (g)
Fats (g)

282.8

40.7

6.11

4.79

Reference:

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  3. Fatsecret India. Food Database and Calorie Counter. Accessed 20th Jan 2023. Available at https://www.fatsecret.co.in/calories-nutrition/
  4. US Department of Agriculture. Food Data Search Results, Fish Salmon Atlantic farmed Cooked Dry Heat. Accessed 21st Feb 2023. Available at https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/nutrients