This morning I declared to my father that I was planning to make Poha for Breakfast.
"Poha has no nutrition. Just empty calories" he commented.
I beg to differ, here'w why:
- Apart from the actual 'pohe' (puffed rice) you put stuff like green chillies, kadi patta and green coriander in it, plus a squeeze of nimbu at the end, all excellent source of Vitamin C.
- You can add any vegetable you want - this morning I added the 'in season' peas. That's protein + fibre and i am sure other good stuff.
- I always add peanuts to the 'bhagar' - a very nutty protein and iron.
- Then there are spices like turmeric which is an excellent anti bacterial agent.
Does any one need any more reasons to like this dish - the evergreen Maharashtrian breakfast?
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