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VegetarianBreakfastMaharashtra

Poha

Poha is a vegetarian breakfast from Maharashtra. It is made with poha, peanut and turmeric. One serving has about 220 kcal, 5 g protein, 38 g carbs and 7 g fat.

Did you know? Poha was the breakfast of Maratha warriors. The flattened rice absorbs flavors quickly - that's why it cooks in just 5 minutes!

Updated 15 June 2025 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

Diet: Vegetarian
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Maharashtra
Calories: 220 kcal
Protein: 5 g
Style: Healthy

Main ingredients

poha
peanut
turmeric

Quantities depend on the cook; the videos below show the method step by step.

Nutrition per serving

Poha

220kcal / serving

Protein: 5 g 9%
Carbs: 38 g 65%
Fat: 7 g 27%
Fibre: 4 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Iron	4.5mg
Vitamin B1	0.2mg
Antioxidants	200mg

How to make Poha: videos

How to make Poha - पोहा झटपट बनायें - Easy Poha Quick RecipeNishaMadhulika · 2.7 crore views · 5 min

स्वादिष्ट पोहा बनाने का आसान तरीका | Poha Recipe | How to make Poha | Yummy Poha RecipeDolly Tomar · 2.3 crore views

Poha Recipe-How to make Kanda Poha-Easy Indian Breakfast Recipe-Savory Flattened RiceKabita's Kitchen · 1.6 crore views

स्वादिष्ट पोहा बनाने का आसान तरीका | Poha Recipe - How to make Poha | Yummy Poha RecipeFood Fatafat · 69.4 lakh views

ठेले वालों के खुल गये सारे राज, 15 रू में तैयार होगा पोहे का ये पत्ता | Street Style Poha NashtaMasala Kitchen · 56.3 lakh views

Quick answers

Is Poha vegetarian?

Yes. Poha is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.

How many calories are in Poha?

About 220 kcal per serving, with 5 g protein, 38 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

Where is Poha from?

Poha comes from Maharashtra.

What is Poha made of?

The main ingredients are poha, peanut and turmeric.

When do you eat Poha?

Poha is usually eaten as a breakfast.

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