Red Rice Poha (Nut-Free, Gluten-Free)
Servings: 2 people
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Flattened red rice flavored with onions, vegetables, and spices. Protein-rich. High in dietary fiber. Gluten-free. This is my nut-free version of the popular Maharashtrian breakfast and a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red poha (flattened red rice)
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (sarson)
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 medium potato diced small
- 8-10 cloves of garlic finely chopped
- 1" piece of ginger chopped
- 1-2 chopped green chillies
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 medium tomato chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped carrots
- 1/4 cup green peas
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder (jeera)
- 1 tsp coriander powder (dhania)
- 1 tsp amchoor (dry mango) powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp sambhar masala powder (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- To begin, wash the red poha well until it begins to soften. Allow it to drain completely.
- Heat 3 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add in the chopped potatoes. Saute until they are cooked and colorize a bit. Remove and keep aside.
- Add in mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Allow them to crackle. Add in the curry leaves.
- Next, add the chopped garlic, ginger, and green chillies. Saute for a minute.
- Add half of the chopped onions and cook until translucent.
- Add in the potatoes and vegetables. Cook until a bit tender.
- Next, add the dry masalas – salt, Kashmiri red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and amchoor powder. Mix.
- Now add the moistened poha and mix well.
- Add in the remaining onions and tomatoes. Mix. I prefer adding the tomatoes now or they turn mushy. Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Finally, add the sambhar masala powder, coriander leaves, and lemon juice. Mix.
- The Nut-Free Red Rice Poha is ready to serve. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
Notes
- Drain the red rice well before cooking or the poha will turn mushy.
- My kitchen is a nut-free kitchen. You can add the fried peanuts wehn you add the fried potatoes while cooking.
- I prefer adding sambhar masala powder for added flavor. Feel free to skip it.
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Priya Singh
March 8, 2024 @ 12:09 pm
How I love sharing your recipes with my mom!!
Its looking yum and I can’t wait to try.
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:14 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out
Kaveri Chhetri
March 9, 2024 @ 1:54 pm
My kids are fond of poha n i make it sometimes for their after school snacks… but the simpler version(no dry masalas). The next time I make it, I will try your version Madhu Ma’am… but I don’t know if we get red rice poha here… never heard of it. I usually use the thick, hard poha.
Swati Mathur
March 13, 2024 @ 9:15 am
I am working on a gluten free diet that’s why having millet atta and this red Poha is apt to add on in my diet plan. Thanks for sharing.
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:31 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:24 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
Neha Sharma
March 9, 2024 @ 8:26 pm
This looks really healthy and yummy. We make white poha in breakfast or as an evening snack once in a while. I didn’t know there is red poha also available in the market. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:23 am
Thank you so much 😊
Preeti Chauhan
March 10, 2024 @ 6:33 pm
Red poha is more filling and higher in fiber than the regular white poha so I prefer it too. The recipe I use is the regular one but I think the bolder red poha flavor, the garlic, and the spice along with the veggies added in your recipe will make it a crackling dish.
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:22 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
Neeta Kadam
March 11, 2024 @ 8:50 am
Red Rice Poha we get plenty of it at our native place. Earlier I didn’t like it. But you showed it can be tasty if you cook better. Samabar masala give tangy taste. I still not included Red Rice Poha in my kitchen. But surely it will be in my grocery list. Thank you Madhu mam.
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:21 am
Thank you so much Beta. Do try it out 😊
Ambica Gulati
March 11, 2024 @ 10:18 am
I love red poha. I buy this from Tribes. Though, I have never added sambhar masala, I guess that’s a new recipe to experiment with now.
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:20 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
Sadvika Kylash
March 12, 2024 @ 6:36 am
Poha is such a healthy and light snack!! Best for summers and they love it too for giving them around 5 pm.
process is very easy as you mentioned aall the stepts
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:19 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out
Manali
March 12, 2024 @ 7:57 pm
My first reaction to this recipe was, “Red poha bhi hota hai? Mujhe to pata hi nahi tha!’ So thank you firstly for educating me about that. Not only the colour but even your cooking method is quite different from mine. Will surely try it with regular (white) poha and of course with the red one too. Thanks for sharing this, Madhu ji. It definitely seems like a healthier alternative.
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:18 am
Thank you so much Beta. Do try it out 😊
Sakshi Varma
March 12, 2024 @ 8:14 pm
Never had red rice poha before – so will definitely give it a try. It is quite a favourite in the family.
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:17 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
kanchan bisht
March 12, 2024 @ 10:09 pm
Poha and Jalebi is my all time favorite breakfast. Thanks for sharing this recipe i will try this one
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:17 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
Anjali Tripathi
March 13, 2024 @ 8:11 am
I tried red poha once, but I wasn’t a fan. Adding sambar masala gives it a tangy flavor that I’ve never experienced before. It seems like a new recipe worth experimenting with now.
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:32 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
Felicia
March 13, 2024 @ 3:33 pm
We typically make poha at home once a week. I’ll definitely give this recipe a try!
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:30 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
Ritu Bindra
March 13, 2024 @ 8:54 pm
Give me poha in any form and I love it. This one is more nutritious although it is a bit more filling too. Miss the peanuts though.
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:30 am
Thank you so much Kiddo 😊
Samata
March 13, 2024 @ 11:10 pm
I love Poha but the recipe that you shared here mam is altogether of a different tasty and look and worth trying for me. I still miss the poha my mom used to make as now its really difficult for me to to visit her so far and stay there long. But I know you will agree MA KA HATH KA SWAD KUCH ALAG HI HOTA HA. Thanks for this mouthwatering recipe.
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:29 am
Thank you so much Beta. Do try it out 😊
Docdivatraveller
March 14, 2024 @ 10:20 am
Sometimes I really do feel that Indian food is so much balanced with every nutrient in most of the meals
This red rice poha is the perfect combination of wholesome nutrition.
Madhu
March 14, 2024 @ 11:29 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
Sindhu
March 15, 2024 @ 2:45 pm
Red rice is one of my favourite grains and I use red rice flakes for poha and halwa. Makes the dish more tastier and healthier. Thanks for sharing this recipe
Madhu
March 16, 2024 @ 11:22 am
Thank you so much 😊
Sivaranjini Anandan
March 15, 2024 @ 4:56 pm
Poha is best when you want to eat light but because this looks as delicious as a chaat I may end up eating more😄😄😄😄
Madhu
March 16, 2024 @ 11:21 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
Ishieta
March 15, 2024 @ 9:46 pm
I love poha, and this is a nice variation on it. Definitely going to try, especially as i have not had red rice.
Madhu
March 16, 2024 @ 11:20 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
Shifali
March 16, 2024 @ 12:59 am
I love making poha but never heard of red poha. After reading this blog, my urge to try new recipes is increasing day by day. I will definitely try this one too.
Madhu
March 16, 2024 @ 11:19 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
Pamela Mukherjee
March 16, 2024 @ 8:08 pm
I loved the recipe—so healthy yet so delicious. I love poha but would love to try red poha. Amazing food once again, Aunty.
Madhu
April 4, 2024 @ 10:57 am
Thank you so much Beta. Do try it out 😊
Noor Anand Chawla
April 23, 2024 @ 2:04 pm
I absolutely love poha but is red rice any different from regular poha?
Madhu
May 2, 2024 @ 3:48 pm
Thank you so much Noor 😊