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!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

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	740.7 grams (740.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1151

Total Fat 58.00g	74%
Saturated Fat 6.40g	32%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2630mg	114%
Total Carbohydrate 132.30g	48%
Dietary Fiber 23.10g	83%
Total Sugars 23.40g
Protein 33.80g	68%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 215mg	17%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 1515mg	32%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.0%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 44.6%