--- title: "Millet Poha Recipe" url: https://www.whiskaffair.com/millet-poha-recipe/ date: 2025-07-31 modified: 2025-09-03 lang: en author: "Neha Mathur" description: "Millet Poha is a take on the regular poha recipe where the poha (flattened rice) is replaced with flattened millet. It is perfect to serve for breakfast or evening snacks (vegan, gluten-free)." categories: - "Indian" - "Indian Breakfast" - "Indian Gluten Free" - "Indian Vegan" image: https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Millet-Poha-2-3.jpg word_count: 799 --- # Millet Poha Recipe **Millet Poha** is a take on the regular poha recipe where the poha (flattened rice) is replaced with flattened millet. It is perfect to serve for breakfast or evening snacks (vegan, gluten-free). Here are some more millet recipes that you might like: [Ragi Kanji](https://www.whiskaffair.com/salted-ragi-kanji-recipe/), [Ragi Idli](https://www.whiskaffair.com/ragi-idli/), and [Bhagar](https://www.whiskaffair.com/bhagar-recipe/). ![Millet poha served in a bowl.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Millet-Poha-2-1.jpg) ## About Millet Poha **Millet Poha** is a delicious breakfast dish made using flattened millets. The recipe is the same as the regular poha recipe except that the rice poha (flattened rice) is replaced with flattened millet. This** vegan and gluten-free** recipe can be served for breakfast, snacks, or a light lunch. It is great to pack for school or work** lunchboxes** as well. ## Ingredients ![Millet Poha Ingredients.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Millet-Poha-Ingredients_.jpg) **Millet Poha** - A variety of poha made with millets is now available. Check any Indian grocery store or online to source it. I used kodo millet poha, but you can choose bajra poha, jowar poha, or mixed millet poha. **Oil** - Use any neutral oil to make the poha. Ghee also works fine. **Others** - You will also need cumin seeds, curry leaves, raw peanuts, onions, green chilies, freshly squeezed lime juice, salt, sugar, and cilantro (fresh coriander leaves). To make the poha more filling and wholesome, you can add veggies like potato, green peas, carrot, etc to it. ## How To Make Millet Poha Wash 1 and 1/2 cups of millet poha well with water. Soak the poha in 2-3 cups of water for 40-50 seconds until it is slightly softened. Do not over-soak the poha otherwise, it will become mushy. ![Soaked millet poha.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Millet-Poha-Step-1.jpg) Drain the poha in a colander and keep it aside. The poha will absorb the residual water and soften by the time the tempering is ready. ![Drained poha.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Millet-Poha-Step-2.jpg) Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add 1 tsp cumin seeds and 10-12 curry leaves and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds. ![Cumin seeds and curry leaves added to the pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Millet-Poha-Step-3.jpg) Add 1/2 cup of raw peanuts to the pan and saute for 40-50 seconds until crispy. ![Peanuts added to the pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Millet-Poha-Step-4.jpg) Now add 1/2 cup chopped onions and 2 tsp chopped green chilies and saute until the onions turn translucent (2-3 minutes). ![Onions and green chilies added to the pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Millet-Poha-Step-5.jpg) Add the following ingredients to the pan and mix well. - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice - 1/2 tsp turmeric powder - 1 tsp sugar - 1/2 tsp salt ![Lime juice, turmeric powder, salt and sugar added to the pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Millet-Poha-Step-7.jpg) Add the soaked poha and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro and mix everything well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. Check for the salt and add more if required. **Note: **If the poha looks dry, splash in** **a tablespoon or two of water, cover, and cook on medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes. ![Soaked poha added to the pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Millet-Poha-Step-8.jpg) Serve hot! ![Ready millet poha.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Millet-Poha-Step-9.jpg) ## Serving Suggestions This poha is a great snack or breakfast with a hot cup of [Masala Chai](https://www.whiskaffair.com/masala-chai-tea/) or [South Indian Filter Coffee](https://www.whiskaffair.com/filter-coffee-recipe/). Top it with some bhujia or fine sev before serving for a nice crunch. ## Storage Suggestions Poha tastes best when made fresh. But if you have leftovers, refrigerate them for about 2 days in an air-tight container. While reheating, sprinkle a little water on top and heat in a microwave or a pan over the stovetop. 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Prep Time10 minutes minsCook Time10 minutes minsTotal Time20 minutes mins Course: BreakfastCuisine: IndianDiet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian Servings: 3 people Calories: 671kcal Author: [Neha Mathur](https://www.whiskaffair.com/about-me/) ### Ingredients 1 and ½ cups millet poha I used kodo millet poha but you can choose bajra poha, jowar poha, or mixed millet poha.- 2 tablespoons oil- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds- 10-12 curry leaves- ½ cup raw peanuts- ½ cup chopped onions- 2 teaspoons chopped green chilies- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder- 1 teaspoon sugar- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)US Customary - Metric ### Instructions - Wash poha well with water. Soak the poha in 2-3 cups of water for 40-50 seconds until it is slightly softened.- Do not over-soak the poha otherwise, it will become mushy.- Drain the poha in a colander and keep it aside. The poha will absorb the residual water and soften by the time the tempering is ready.- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.- Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and curry leaves and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds.- Add the peanuts to the pan and saute for 40-50 seconds until they are crispy.- Now add onions and green chilies and saute until the onions turn translucent (2-3 minutes).- Add lime juice, turmeric powder, sugar, and salt and mix well.- Add the soaked poha and cilantro and mix everything well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.- **Note: **If the poha looks dry, splash in** **a tablespoon or two of water, cover, and cook on medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes.- Check for the salt and add more if required.- Serve hot! ### Video ### Notes To make the poha more filling and wholesome, you can add veggies like potato, green peas, carrot, etc to it. ### Nutrition Calories: 671kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 11mg