Dahi Chia Poha | SpecialDesiRecipes

Dahi Chia Poha | Special Desi Recipes

Dahi chia poha is a nutritious and delicious Indian dish combining yogurt ( dahi / Curd ), chia seeds, and flattened rice( poha ). Incorporating dahi chia poha into your diet can be a delightful way to enjoy a balanced, nutritious, satisfying, and health-promoting meal.

Dahi chia poha is a quick dish to assemble, making it a convenient option for busy mornings or a quick snack. One can customize the dish by adding fruits, nuts, carrots, cucumber, sprouts, and spices according to one's taste preference and nutritional needs.

Dahi chia poha has a lot of health benefits as they are rich in nutrients, and contain probiotics benefits from yogurt that support gut health and enhance the immune system. Combining fiber from chia seeds and poha can help keep you full for longer, aiding weight management, promoting healthy digestion, and preventing constipation.

Tiny nutrient-dense chia seeds packed with fiber, omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants are known for their heart-protective properties, reducing inflammation and improving cholesterol levels.

Thus dahi chia poha is a quick, healthy, and tasty dish for a light breakfast or snack.

Video Recipe Of Dahi Chia Poha 

Ingredients:

• Poha - 1/2 Cup
• Yogurt | Curd | Dahi - 1 1/2 Cups
• Chia Seeds - 1 1/2 Tbsps.
• Peanuts - 4 Tbsps.
• Blacksalt - 1 Tsp.
• Cumin Seed Powder - 1 Tsp.
• Salt - As Required
• Onion - 1
• Cucumber - 1
• Tomatoes - 2

Tadka Ingredients:

• Sesame Oil - 2 Tbsps.
• Cumin Seeds - 1/2 Tsp.
• Crushed Pepper - 1/2 Tbsp.
• Green Chillies - 3
• Sesame Seeds - 1 Tbsp.
• Curry Leaves
• Chopped Ginger - 1 Tbsp.

Preparation:

• Rinse the poha thoroughly and let it drain.
• Mix the poha with dahi along with peanuts, black salt, cumin powder, and chia seeds in a bowl and stir well.
• Let the mixture sit for a few minutes or overnight to allow the chia seeds to absorb moisture.
• In the morning add onions, cucumber, tomatoes, or any optional add-ins like nuts and mix well.
• Then add the tadka with sesame oil, cumin seeds, pepper powder, chopped ginger, curry leaves, and sesame seeds and mix well till the seeds splutter.
• When the seeds splutter add the tadka to soaked dahi chia poha and mix well.
• Add dahi or water according to your preference and consistency and enjoy a healthy meal either for breakfast or for lunch.