By: Toshita Sahni
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Does the word “poha” only bring a dish to your mind? Uncooked poha (flattened rice) is also a versatile ingredient with unique culinary uses.
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If you have it stocked at home, explore its full potential. Beyond the usual poha preparations, discover 5 different ways to use it while cooking.
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While making some potato snacks, add poha to the mixture to get a unique crispy texture. From veg nuggets to fries, there are many options for poha-potato snacks.
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Poha has a binding property that can help you while preparing different dishes. Add a small quantity of it to doughs and batters to improve their consistency.
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Did you know poha can be used to make a type of upma? Also known as aval upma or atukula upma, this is a South Indian treat where poha replaces sooji (rava/semolina).
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Who said poha only had savoury uses? You can also mix it with jaggery, dry fruits, and ghee to make special laddoos. Try them for yourself and see.
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You can use cooked poha as a stuffing for other snacks. For instance, one version of Maharashtrian-style patti samosa has a pre-cooked poha filling.
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For poha recipes based on these tips
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