Healthy Oats Poha Recipe To Give Your Regular South Indian Meal A Twist

By Garima Johar

July 17, 2026

Traditionally made with flattened rice, poha is a go-to breakfast option in most Indian homes. To give the regular South Indian bowl a twist, you can make oats poha and make your breakfast healthier.

Ingredients

1.5 cups rolled oats 1 tablespoon oil 2 tablespoons peanuts ½ teaspoon mustard seeds 10 curry leaves ¼ cup chopped onion ¼ cup peas ¼ cup chopped tomato ½ teaspoon turmeric powder ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder Salt to taste Lemon juice as required

Step 1

Rinse the rolled oats till they soften a bit and set them aside.

Step 2

Heat some oil and saute mustard seeds, curry leaves, and chopped onion.

Step 3

Mix in peas, chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, salt, and red chilli powder.

Step 4

When the tomatoes are soft, add rinsed oats and mix well.

Step 5

Garnish with roasted peanuts and lemon juice. Serve it hot.