Oats Poha: Give Your South Indian Breakfast A Healthier Spin

By Garima Johar

August 31, 2025

Poha, traditionally made with flattened rice, is the go-to breakfast option for days when you need something healthy and quick. To make poha gluten-free, you can use oats and follow these steps.

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 for garnishing

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.