Try this healthy Oats-Poha cutlet recipe in your breakfast or as an evening snack. It is easy to make, delicious and super filling. It is the best way to kick start your day and gives you the right amount of energy. Don’t worry this is a pan-fry recipe!
Just mix the ingredients, shape into a nice circle or any shape you like, pan fry and chill. The best thing about this recipe - these cutlets are Vegan, Gluten-free, and dairy-free too!
Before the recipe, lets first know more about POHA.
What is Poha?
Poha is a form of rice that has been parboiled, pressed, flattened, and later dried to create flakes. Poha is also referred to as flattened rice, or beaten rice, because of the way it is made. In taste, Poha is pretty bland and takes on the flavors of whatever veggies you cook it with.
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It is rich in iron, controls blood sugar levels, excellent probiotic, a good source of carbohydrates, easily digestible and the best part is – it's LOW in calories.
Poha contains essential vitamins and a great source of antioxidants which makes it an excellent addition to your daily diet.
Here is the nutrition information for one serving (194g) of Poha.
- Calories: 360
- Fat: 6g
- Sodium: 446mg
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 2.5g
- Protein: 6.8g
Are Oats Healthy For You?
The other main ingredient of this recipe - OATS.
Oats (Avena sativa) are whole-grain cereal that is produced mainly in North America and Europe. It is an excellent source of fiber and is high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, especially beta-glucan.
Here is why you should include oats in your diet - 9 Reasons to Eat Oats Everyday!
- Nutritional Value:
- Calories – 389
- Potassium - 429mg
- Fat – 7g
- Carbs – 66mg
- Cholesterol – 0
- Dietary Fiber – 11g
- Sodium – 2mg
- Protein – 17g
- Iron - 26%
- Vitamin B6 - 5%
- Magnesium - 44%
- Calcium - 5%
Now that you know about the benefits of these ingredients and why should you add them to your diet. Let’s get into the ingredients list of this recipe.
What are the ingredients for making Oats-Poha Cutlet?
- 1 cup roasted oats (you can use old fashioned oats or any type which you like)
- 1 cup of washed Poha
- 2 boiled potatoes
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 1 finely chopped onion (optional)
- 1-2 finely chopped green chilies
- 1-2 tbsp of oats flour
Steps to Follow For Making Oats-Poha Cutlet
- Rinse a cup of Poha under tap water until it is soft. Squeeze all the water out and keep the Poha aside.
- Take a colander and transfer a cup of oats to it. Sprinkle some water on them, do not rinse it otherwise they will become soggy. Oats should be soft and dry!
- Combine potatoes, oats flour, onion, grated carrot, cumin powder, black pepper, chaat masala, fennel seeds, cilantro, salt, and lemon juice to a mixing bowl and mix them well.
- To this mixture, add Poha, oats, and freshly chopped coriander to add some more flavor to your patties.
- Keep this mixture in the refrigerator for 20-30 min.
- Take out small portions of the dough and form any shape you like. To pan-fry, its best to form any kind of flattened shape.
- Put a pan on medium flame and grease it with mustard oil or olive oil.
- Place the prepared patties on the heated pan and pan-fry it for a few seconds from both sides. Once they are golden-brown turn-off the flame and serve them with mint coriander chutney or curd coriander chutney!
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Now if you can’t find Poha or its not available in your region. Don’t worry we got you covered. Switch with the options mentioned below:
- Boiled quinoa
- Sabutdana
- Paneer or cottage cheese
- Cooked millets like buckwheat, fox millet, etc
- Cooked Sprouts
Happy Eating!!
Let me know in the comment section below how well they turned out for you!
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