Flattened rice & Chickpeas.

Breakfast Recipe
Poha

Try it for breakfast! Flattened rice with Chickpea masala

This is a very quick and delicious breakfast that is loved by everyone. Chickpea and flat rice masala recipe is famous among South Indians. Very tasty and healthy recipe. This breakfast item poha used by people in their weight loss diet and since it is easily digested hence good breakfast items for babies and adults who want to start their day with a good healthy diet.

Soaked chana is a good source of minerals like magnesium and potassium, which helps to prevent high blood pressure and reduce bad cholesterol levels. Hence it boosts heart health.

Flattened rice & Chickpeas.

Difficulty: Advanced Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 25 mins Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Some health benefits of eating poha:
  • Controls Blood Sugar Levels. Poha is considered a good meal.
  • A Good Probiotic. This may come as a surprise to many, but poha is a good probiotic food.
  • A Good Source Of Healthy Carbohydrates.
  • Easily Digestible.
  • Rich In Iron. 
  • Low In Calories.
  • Essential vitamins and is gluten free.
  • Poha is the best breakfast food because it packs approximately 70% of healthy carbohydrates and 30% fat
  • Poha is also light on the stomach and can be easily digested.
  • Poha helps regulate your blood sugar levels.
  • Contain the right amount of Vitamin B
Backed Benefits of Chickpeas
  • Packed with nutrients.
  • Chickpeas boast an impressive nutrition.
  • Keep you feeling full. 
  • Rich in plant protein. 
  • Help you manage your weight. 
  • Support blood sugar regulation.
  • Benefit for digestion. 
  • May promote brain health.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preparation :

    First add 1 tbs of salt to the chickpeas ( if it is sprouted then good) in the Pressure Cooker. Cook till 6-7 whistles. ( Its depend on your Pressure cooker )

  2. Meanwhile let's make flattened rice masala.

    • First to add in the vessel fresh grated coconut , jaggery, sambar powder ( if any available)
    • Otherwise you can add 1/2 tsp of cumin and Coriander powder, pinch of fenugreek seeds  powder & 1/2 tbs of red chilly powder.   
    • Add pinch of salt and 2 Tbs of Ghee.
    • Everything mixed well as shown in this video linkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4HvwtkWeOY
    • For tempering , add 1 tbs of coconut oil, mustard seeds, urad dal, crushed garlic and curry leaves to a small pan and fry well.
    • Add this mixture to flattened rice bowl. Rest for 5 minutes.

  3. Next to Chickpea masala

    • The chickpeas are cooked well as you seen in the vedio.
    • Add chopped onion and tomato to Chickpeas. 
    • For Tempering, in a small pan add oil, mustard seeds, ( if  you want spicy then only  add chopped 2 no of green chilies -  optional) and curry leaves fry it well, then add this mixer to  Chickpeas masala.
    • Finally for garnishing add chopped coriander leaves on the top of this.

    Now Its ready to taste.

Keywords: home made, vegan, gluten free

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