Red Rice Poha / Flakes

Red Rice Poha / Flakes

Tamil: சிவப்பு அவல் (Sivappu Aval) | Telugu: ఎర్ర అతుకులు (Erra Atukulu) | Malayalam: ചുവന്ന അവൽ (Chuvanna Aval) | Kannada: ಕೆಂಪು ಅವಲಕ್ಕಿ (Kempu Avalakki) | Hindi: लाल चिवड़ा (Laal Chivda)

The red rice is soaked and ground to a thin batter which leaves overnight to ferment and then spreed on a thattai (a ladle hence the name) or appa patram in which little holes are present looks like an indent dosa but have small holes inside filled with hot cooking oil over it! The raw poha we are accustomed to using is not just a gluten-free choice, but also a rich source of dietary fibre and nutrients like pantothenic acid, iron, copper, magnesium and vitamins A,B,C,D. The specific red variety stands out for its natural attractive reddish colour which adds to the visual appeal of various dishes made with it apart from its mild nutty flavour. The red color is derived from anthocyanins, the natural plant pigments that are inherent in rice bran and which also impart earthy odor and taste to the product.

Great as a quick breakfast, a healthy snack or a light meal, Red Rice Poha is pretty easy to digest and filling too. Since it is a whole grain, the same as brown rice, this also means that critical parts of the rice — such as the bran and germ — which provide essential nutrition are still in place after minimal processing versus fully polished white rice varieties. When you soak or cook buckwheat, its soft texture gives it adaptability in a number of savory and sweet dishes.

Why Choose Red Rice Poha?

• Higher Nutrient Retention — Made from full red rice for balanced nutrition.
• High Fiber – contributes to digestive health as part of a balanced diet.
• Rich in essential minerals – It is a great source of iron, magnesium and manganese which helps to keep you healthy.
• Vegan & Gluten Free – Perfect for the vegan diet and gluten-free lifestyle
• Multi-purpose Cooking Ingredient – Great for upma, salads, porridge and cutlet / sweet preparation.

Culinary Ideas:

• Redrice Poha upma: Not so bread breakfast, sautéed wet poha with onions and inexperienced chilies in conjunction with rain leaves.
• Nutri-Poha Salad: Puff up the poha and combine it with veggies of your choice along with a generous squeeze of lemon juice, tossed in freshly chopped herbs.
• Coconut Poha: Mix poha and turn mujard seeds in coconut with green chili, simple but fragrant dish.
• Next up on the menu are Poha Cutlets (grated poha mixed with boiled & mashed potato, spices and herbs shaped into cutlet and pan fried till golden Brown.
• Red Rice Poha Kheer: in a traditional sweet cooked from red rice flakes jaggery, cardamom and coconut.

Storage Tips:

Red Rice Poha : Store Red Rice Poha in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to keep it crispy and fresh. By storing them properly, can be kept fresh over a long period of time.

Take On This Ago Old But Forever Delicious Heritage Snack for Modern Living.

Red Rice Poha is not only an instant meal but also a bond with India's culinary tradition. It blends in custom with nourishment and flexibility that makes It essential for individuals who care about health but additionally tasty eating. Eaten as a salty breakfast, an anglicised snack or even a sweet dessert this poha is sure to bring health to your table.

Note:

This product is a natural food grain and not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult a nutritionist for personalized dietary advice.