One of my favorite Indian breakfasts (besides aloo paratha) is Poha.
Poha is flattened dehusked rice and is an easily digestible form of raw rice. Being quick to cook with, you will find poha as a very popular choice for breakfast in most Indian households. It also makes a healthy snack option, given its nutrition benefits.
Poha is high in iron, rich in fibre and also a healthier option to get your fix of carbs in the morning. And that is why it features on lot of indian tables as a breakfast option.
Even though celiacs should consult with their doctor before eating poha, poha is known to have very low amounts of gluten, making it fit for certain people who are uncomfortable with gluten. Poha is also very good for diabetics as it promotes slow release of sugar into the bloodstream. It also keeps you full for a longer time. (ref: thehealthsite.com)
While I have a great recipe for poha with veggies which I make often (I will definitely share it with you one of these days), today I am sharing this quick and easy poha patties recipe. Poha Patties is great to serve as an evening snack or even for breakfast. It also makes a great addition in your kids’ lunch boxes. You can make variations to the basic recipe I am sharing today by adding boiled peas, or peanuts. Use cilantro or mint leaves if you can’t find curry leaves. Curry leaves and poha can be found in most Indian grocery stores.
I have adapted this recipe from one I found in an old Nita Mehta cookbook I have. The only thing that takes time in putting this dish together is the soaking of the poha for 15 minutes. Make sure after soaking the poha you squeeze the water out. This is where my Nut Milk Bag 
Hope you enjoy this recipe. This is a great snack option and perfect served with some mint chutney. If you do try this recipe, make sure to drop in a comment here or on my Facebook or tag me on my instagram.
- 2 cups poha, washed and soaked in water for 15 minutes
- 1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped
- 1-2 green chillies, finely chopped
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp Curry leaves (could also use cilantro or mint instead)
- White Poppy seeds (khus khus) to coat or use cornmeal
- 4 tbsp oil to shallow fry
- Wash the poha and let soak for 15 minutes.
- Drain the water well, and squeeze the poha between your hands to ensure the water is squeezed out. Or use a nut milk bag like I did.
- In a bowl, add the ginger, green chillies, lemon juice, salt, garam masala, curry leaves and mix well. (You can add peas, peanuts, cilantro or mint too)
- Shape into cutlets (about 2 inch in diameter).
- Spread the khus khus or cornmeal on a plate and coat the cutlets in the cornmeal.
- Shallow fry in 4 tbsp oil on medium heat till golden brown on both sides.
- Serve with some mint chutney.
my family absolutely loved poha (we call it cheura in Nepali)…me on the other hand, not at all. i’d be up for trying it in the form of poha though 🙂
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Love poha and this is such a nice delicious twist on poha. Can’t wait to try it sometime.
I love it too Asha. Hope you get to try it.
Poha is always been a recipe that I would reach out when I super hungry and lazy. This is a great variation. Loved it..will definitely give it a try
Poha definitely is great when you are lazy. This variation is even more perfect for lazy days.
It’s the first time I am hearing of this dish, but looks good! I need to broaden my Indian experiences beyond mutton biryani and butter chicken!
Don’t worry this was a fairly new dish to me but I am glad I stumbled on it in one of old cookbooks.
Never occurred I could make patties with poha! 🙂 Interesting and definitely delicious! I have some brown poha which is not getting used at all! Let me try serving this way! 😀
It was a new concept for me too, but now there is no going back! Haven’t see brown poha here- would be a good way to use it.
I’ve never tried these before but they look delicious!
Thanks Salma. I hadn’t too but now that I tried it they are so convenient to make with tasty results.
I love it Shumaila… Poha Patties is what my aunt makes and you have kindled some font memories…..
Aww, Thanks! glad my post could do that for you.