EASY RED POHA(AVAL) UPMA
June 04, 2021EASY RED POHA(AVAL) UPMA
Since poha is easy to digest it's suitable for everyone. And you can have Poha breakfast, dinner, or even a simple snack in the evening. All you have to do is to adjust the proteins here and there, by adding some peanuts or potatoes to make it even more healthy and absolutely tasty as well. Personally, I love to eat raw Poha it's tasty for sure and I love the chewy texture when you eat it raw. It's kind of addictive once I start to eat I can only stop eating until my jaws hurt😉😋.
When I was a kid whenever my mom is not at home. If I or my brother ask for a snack the first option my dad will give us is the Sweet Poha. More than us my dad loves it to the core. We enjoyed the way my dad prepare it for us than the actual taste of it. With full of enthusiasm and excitement, he used to prepare it for us. And the highlight of that sweet poha was the small jaggery pieces then and there we get while eating and the bowl will be always the coconut shell. It was an awesome memory to recall😍. And it made me think," Am I creating any such memories for my kids?".
When I first start preparing this aval upma at home, my son showed a lot of interest in tasting it. But he ended up eating only the peanuts. Even though the poha upma was soft it's definitely dry for him. So he was not able to enjoy it thoroughly. Then my husband told me about adding potatoes to it. I have given it a try and that really made the difference. Potatoes made it easy to swallow, especially when you serve this to kids. Now we used to enjoy this Poha umpa as our evening snacks with our little ones. So I guess you might also try it. And it's time for the recipe, let's check out the ingredients.
INGREDIENTS:
1. Red Poha -1cup.
2. Oil -1tsp.
3.Mustard -1/2tsp.
4. Peanut(Raw) -a hand full.
5. Green Chili -1 or 2.
6. Onion -1no.
7. Potato -1no.
8. Coconut -2-3tbsp.
8. Hing -1/4tsp.
METHOD:
1. To cook red poha variety boil some water then add Poha to it along with some salt. Let it sit for few mins and then strain it and keep it aside.
2. In a Kadai add some oil, once the oil is hot add mustard seeds and a handful of peanuts. Once the mustard is craked completely slow the stove and let the peanut get roasted completely.
3. Once the peanut is roasted completely add onion and green chili along with some salt. Saute the onions for a minute.
4. Then add cubed potatoes and give it a nice mix. After a few seconds add ginger, hing, and mix it well. Then sprinkle some water and close it with a lid.
5. After the potato is cooked softly add blanched poha to the Kadai and mix it thoroughly.
6. Then add some shredded coconut and finely chopped fresh coriander to the poha and combine everything together. Check for seasoning and make necessary adjustments accordingly.
7. That is all tasty, healthy, and easy Poha Upma ready to be served and Enjoy!!
METHOD WITH PICTURE:
1. To cook red poha variety boil some water then add Poha to it along with some salt. Let it sit for few mins and then strain it and keep it aside.
2. In a Kadai add some oil, once the oil is hot add mustard seeds and a handful of peanuts. Once the mustard is craked completely slow the stove and let the peanut get roasted completely.
3. Once the peanut is roasted completely add onion and green chili along with some salt. Saute the onions for a minute.
4. Then add cubed potatoes and give it a nice mix. After a few seconds add ginger, hing, and mix it well. Then sprinkle some water and close it with a lid.
5. After the potato is cooked softly add blanched Poha to the fan and mix it thoroughly.
6. Then add some shredded coconut and finely chopped fresh coriander to the poha and combine everything together. Check for seasoning and make necessary adjustments accordingly.
7. That is all tasty, healthy, and easy Poha Upma ready to be served and Enjoy!!
REGULAR METHOD:
1. In a stainer add Poha and wash it thoroughly. And keep it aside. The poha available here is not a thick variety like the one available in India. So if you are using the thick variety then boil some water then add Poha to it along with some salt. Let it sit for few mins and then strain it and keep it aside.
2. In a Kadai add some oil, once the oil is hot add mustard seeds and a handful of peanuts. Once the mustard is craked completely slow the stove and let the peanut get roasted completely.
3. Once the peanut is roasted completely add onion and green chili along with some salt. Saute the onions for a minute.
4. Then add cubed potatoes and give it a nice mix. After a few seconds add turmeric powder, hing, and mix it well. Then sprinkle some water and close it with a lid.
5. After the potato is cooked softly add the soaked (Blanched) Poha to the fan and mix it thoroughly.
6. Then it is time to add the interesting element that's our lemon juice. Check for seasoning and add accordingly.
7. That is all the last thing you can do is to sprinkle so finely chopped fresh coriander and Enjoy!!
METHOD WITH PICTURES:
1. In a stainer add Poha and wash it thoroughly. And keep it aside. The poha available here is not a thick variety like the one available in India. So if you are using the thick variety then boil some water then add Poha to it along with some salt. Let it sit for few mins and then strain it and keep it aside.
2. In a Kadai add some oil, once the oil is hot add mustard seeds and a handful of peanuts. Once the mustard is craked completely slow the stove and let the peanut get roasted completely.
3. Once the peanut is roasted completely add onion and green chili along with some salt. Saute the onions for a minute.
4. Then add cubed potatoes and give it a nice mix. After a few seconds add turmeric powder, hing, and mix it well. Then sprinkle some water and close it with a lid.
5. After the potato is cooked softly add the soaked (Blanched) Poha to the Kadai and mix it thoroughly.
6. Then it is time to add the interesting element that's our lemon juice. Check for seasoning and add accordingly.
7. That is all the last thing you can do is to sprinkle so finely chopped fresh coriander and Enjoy!!
Note:
1. Since roasting peanuts is the main taste enhancer of this recipe, to achieve that you can roast the raw peanuts on a slow flame. Or you can use roasted peanuts instead.
2. Poha upma can be made in a lot of ways. With tomatoes, or with coconut, or with veggies, or you can also make the sweet version too. I am also yet to explore the different varieties. So feel free to explore your version and also share it with me so that I can also get some new ideas.
Hope you guys loved this recipe. And I wish to get more tips and ideas from you guys as well. So feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section or you can also mail me. And as always, "Stay Positive and Keep Smiling😀".
Fun FactS:
1. There are three types of Poha is there: a.White Poha(Thick/Thin/Nylon) is made up of polished white rice, b.Red Poha(made up of Red Rice), c.Brown Poha (made up of Brown rice).
2. Peanut Butter was originally made for people with no teeth😉😋.
3. In a high-pressure environment, peanut butter can be turned into diamonds😮😵😎.
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