Soya Poha

Soya chunks pack numerous benefits and enable faster muscle building and metabolism. They are great for the health of bone, hair and skin health.
Soybean is rich in folic acid and vitamin B complex that is very essential for pregnant women. Pregnant women are told to consume soy-based organic products as folic acid in soybean helps in the prevention of neural tube defects in infants, ensuring a healthy delivery as well as a healthy baby. Birth defects are normal if the mother-to-be doesn’t take care of the nutrition requirements. Therefore, it is important to consult with your concerned gynecologist and pen down the list of things to eat during pregnancy. Nutrition is not only important to the infant but the mother as well.
An appetizing alternative to the traditional version, soya poha is rich in proteins, iron and zinc. Peas and peanuts make an appetizing addition to this ideal breakfast when you want to lose weight the healthy way.

🔷 INGREDIENTS –
• 1 cup soya granules
• 2 tsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
• 8 to 10 curry leaves (kadi patta)
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
• 1/2 cup sliced onions
• 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
• 2 tbsp boiled green peas
• 1 tbsp boiled peanuts
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• salt to taste

🔷 FOR THE GARNISH –
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

🔷 METHOD –

1. Soak the soya granules in 2 cups of warm water for 15 minutes. Squeeze thoroughly and keep aside.
2. Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai and add the mustard seeds.
3. When the seeds crackle, add the curry leaves and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
4. Add the onions and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for another 3 to 4 minutes or till the onions turn translucent.
5. Add the turmeric powder, green peas, peanuts, soya granules, lemon juice and salt, toss gently and cook on a medium flame for 6. 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once in between.
6. Serve hot with garnished with coriander.