Protein Poha | Dal Poha | Masterchefmom's Protein Poha Recipe | Gluten Free And Vegan Recipe

Hi Supermoms,

Today I am sharing a super healthy and delicious poha recipe that you will all love.  Let me give you an interesting background here on how this recipe got created.

As they say, necessity if the mother of invention. Well, while I love the traditional Poha, the way it's made in Western parts of India, my family is not so fond of it. I tried to make Poha interesting with various innovations in terms of spices, different vegetables etc. One of those innovations became a blockbuster hit, the Dal Poha. It is a superb combination of traditional Poha and all the flavour and taste of Masala Vada. Also it is so full of taste and health. 

It is easy to cook and irresistible. You can serve it as tiffin or as a snack. 

Do try and share your feedback with me . 

Now, let’s start cooking . 

Serving tips : If you are making this poha and serving it later, you can heat the poha in vessel placed inside a steamer so that they remain moist or you can sprinkle few drops of water over the poha and microwave it for a few seconds and then serve. 

Dal Poha 

Soaking time : 45 minutes

Cooking time : 30 minutes

1 cup = 250 ml cup

Serves : 2

Ingredients :

3/4 cup poha

For the Dal Mixture:

1/2 cup channa dal/split bengal gram

2 green chillies( chopped)

1 " ginger piece ( peeled and chopped)

1-2 garlic cloves

1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 

4-5 black peppercorns

1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

salt to taste

For tempering :

1 tablespoon oil

1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds

1 sprig curry leaves

1 capsicum ( finely chopped)

For garnish :

Coriander leaves

Grated carrot 

lemon wedge

Do watch the recipe video for more cooking tips and tricks to make the Protein Poha .

Method:

1. Soak bengal gram/chana dal for 1 hour.

2. Drain the excess water and fry the dal in a heavy bottom vessel along with ginger, garlic, green chillies till the excess water in the dal is absorbed .

3.Grind the dal along with green chillies, ginger, garlic, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, salt and pepper corns to a powder consistency.

3. Heat a kadai/wok over low flame and temper with ingredients given for the same. 

4. Add turmeric and salt ( adjust) to the capsicum mixture and once it is fried add the powdered dal mixture and fry for a few minutes.

Chef tip : Cook over low flame, stirring every few minutes. Make sure that the dal is lightly fried. This step will take around 7-10 minutes.

5. While the dal is frying, wash the poha twice and let it rest in a colander for 10 minutes.

6.Once the dal is cooked, add the poha and mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes and switch off.

7.Garnish with  coriander leaves and grated carrot.

Your super delicious and super healthy Dal Poha  is now ready to be served or packed for lunch box. 

Happy Cooking!

With love,

Masterchefmom