I picked up this fruit and sprout poha recipe from my Mum’s best friend. The best part is that it is a no cook recipe and no oil is required. A tasty and healthy recipe for those who stay at hostels / PGs or don’t like cooking .
| Good For | Weight loss, stress, hypertension, constipation, heart ailments |
| Health Factor | High antioxidants, high vitamin C, high iron, high fiber. |
| Prep. Time | 15 min |
| Cook Time | – |
Ingredients (for 2 serves of fruit and sprout poha)
- 200 gm soaked poha (2 cups)
- 1 small finely chopped apple with peel
- 1 cup pomegranate
- 1/2 cup sprouted moong
- 1 tbsp onion, finely chopped
- Finely chopped coriander leaves
- 1 tbsp powdered groundnut
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- Lemon juice to taste
This recipe can be modified according to availability of ingredients. Like if you do not have sprouts, just go with fruits or vice- versa. If you love seasoning you can also add some to this fruit and sprout poha at the end for better taste.
For seasoning (optional)
- 1 tsp olive oil /groundnut oil
- Curry leaves 5- 8 nos.
- ½ tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 green chilli
Instructions for Fruit and Sprout Poha
Step 1: Mix all ingredients together in a bowl
Step 2: Add salt , pepper, lemon juice and sugar
Step 3: Garnish with coriander leaves and seasoning.
Step 4: Refrigerate it for some time, and serve cold !
Hi My name is Priya my mum wants to follow the 1200 calories diet she is 60+ is it necessary for her to do the gm diet once a month in this diet or can she follow with out doing the gm diet once a month? Hope to hear from you soon
Thanks,
Priya.
Hi Priya ,
oh no no , she doesnt need to follow GM diet. she can start with 1400 calories diet plan first and then shift to 1200 calorie diet plan for effective weight loss.
Hi Payal….tried this simple and very tasty recipe.made this minus moong sprout..
Still found it very tasty…. I intend having this often…can. I. ? Because I do have BP,stress,mild heart problem….sometimes constipation….and of course iam interested in weight loss…once again thank-you…..
Usha
hi usha ,
sure you can have it. its an healthy recipe. and will suit in all mentioned medical condition.
hi payal.. in GM diet can we take brown rice with curd on 7 th day..
yes you can 🙂