Today , let’s know about a simple yet nutritious snack and breakfast option that most of us like. It’s the RICE FLAKES or generally called as POHA. A very simple recipe that even a kid or bachelor could prepare for that light evening snack or a healthy breakfast, mostly paired with raita.

Everyone is aware of the white thick and thin pohas available in the market. But do you know that poha can also be prepared with traditional native red and black rice? Yes, you heard it right. The poha prepared from these organically grown rice and millet are far more nutritious than the regular ones. They are rich in anti-oxidants. Due to preparation method, they have the bran nutrition intact within them.
The sticky red and black raw paddy are soaked in water for a little more than 24 hours to increase its moisture content. They are then drained, roasted for few seconds and sent to flaking unit and pressed in rollers to obtain the necessary thickness of the flakes. After completion of the process, they are cleaned and sorted for packing .
You can prepare spicy dry breakfast poha or porridge and also sweet payasa made with milk. Relish it however you wish and be sure to enjoy this WHOLESOME food

Happy Health 👍