Flattened Rice known as Poha

Flattened Rice

Flattened Rice

Chewda or Poha its also known as Aval are flattened and beaten rice and is available as White Aval and Red Aval..

These can be eaten raw when it is softened with some water and milk.

Aval(Poha) is very popular dish in India,Nepal,Bangladesh.

 Poha  is the healthiest dish that gets the first place in weight waters,it is a wholesome dish that is light to your belly unlike other oil rich dishes.

    Aval is one of a easiest and healthiest dish which is normally taken as a breakfast which will keep you full.

White Aval and Red Poha are made from rice varieties:  White Poha is made from white rice by par boiling the rice and then removing the outer husk to flatten it . 

Whereas Red Poha is made from Red Rice however the same method is followed.

Recent times Red Rice is dominating among weight watchers,because red rice is enriched with minerals dietary fibre,vitamins,antioxidants and also red rice does not undergo lots of processing like white rice.

Benefits of Eating Poha/Aval are;-

 Healthy Carbs: Poha is considered as one of healthiest snack in Asian and Western countries because it  of its high carb count. Eating Poha in breakfast will keep you full for hours which will cut unnecessary craving for food and sweets

Loaded with Iron: Eating aval can prevenr anaemia. Children and pregnant women can benefit by eating poha regularly. Adding some lemon juice on your poha improves more iron absorption.

Good For Constipation: Poha is easily digested as it contains reasonable amount of fibre. Pohas are also Probiotic because poha undergoes fermentayion and retains the microial flora which is healthy for your gut hence it helps in smooth digestion.

Mangnese and Calcium: Especially Red Poha is packed with manganese and calcium which will keep your bones and teeth strong.

Antioxidant: Unlike White Red Poha has got Anthocyanins which will reduce the risk of cancer.

Low Glyemic and controls sugar:  Fiber,magnesium,Vitamin B1 present in RED AVAL releases the sugar in your blood stream slowing,and hence helps in stabilizing blood sugar,it will not give a sudden spike.A cup of RED POHA is beneficial to cut down the risk of obesity diabetes by at-least 60%. If you sweeten your poha with Sugar and milkmaids,you will only increase unwanted fat.

Weight Loss: Poha is considered as a full fledged meal with no cholestrol transfats and also it is low in calorie. Having Red Aval is more nutritious than white one because it contains lots of minerals and fibre ,it will aid  you in weight loss.

Gluten Free: People who are allergic to wheat products can consume Poha.

Which is More Healthier? White or Red Aval

Red Poha is enriched with fibre vitamin B, proteins,minerals like calcium,iron,magnesium,zinc,which makes Red Poha is  more healthier and Nutritious than regular White Poha. 

Red Aval also contains Anttioxidant(Anthocyanin)which white doesnt have. Moreover unlike White ones, Red does not undergo excessive processing so that the essential brain layer and its nutrients vitamins minerals remains intact.

People who want to control their sugar and obesity are advised to take Red Poha.

Red poha taste equally good as white ones and also it has more nutrition.

Cleaning Tip: Rinse the Aval several times in a strainer or colander.Rinsing the poha grains softens them easily. If your Poha is thick you can also soak the grains in the water for 5-10 minutes which will also soften your soften.

Healthy Cooking Tip: You can make your poha dish even more healthier by using ghee,olive oil,coconut oil or any cholestrol free vegetable oil .You can also satisfy your taste buds by adding some soya chunks or peanuts and nuts.

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