Poha (Flattened Rice)
पोहा · అటుకులు
Flattened rice cooked with onions, peanuts, and spices. Popular breakfast in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
Nutrition per Serving
Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Adding peanuts and vegetables to poha improves the nutritional profile. Use thick/medium poha rather than thin for slightly lower GI.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
Upma
उपमा · ఉప్మా
Savory semolina (rava) porridge with vegetables. Quick South Indian breakfast, but semolina has a relatively high GI.
Oats
ओट्स · ఓట్స్
Rolled oats widely adopted in Indian breakfasts. Rich in beta-glucan fiber which helps regulate blood sugar.