Dahi Poha (Curd Poha or Flavored Yogurt) is a quick and easy-to-make, cooling, and refreshing recipe prepared in 2 ways (sweet & spicy version) in less than 20 minutes. No cooking is required, only tempering.Maharashtrian Gopalkala is a special recipe prepared as prasad on the occasion of Gokulashtami or Janmashtami. The traditional recipe includes yogurt (dahi or curd), poha (flattened rice flakes), cucumber, grated coconut, and spices. Since dahi poha is low in calories & nutritious, this dish can also be prepared for quick breakfast, after-school snack, mid-day or evening snack, etc. If you are on a weight loss journey, you can add a savory version of dahi poha to your diet meal p
Ingredients
Sweet Dahi Poha1 tbsp Ghee or Brown butter or Butter
1 tbsp Cashews
1 tbsp Almonds
1 cup Dahi / Curd / Yogurt
2 to 3 tbsp Sugar
1/4 cup Pomegranate seeds
1 cup Thin poha flakes (beaten rice)
Spicy Dahi Poha
1 tbsp cooking Oil
1 tsp Urad dal
1 tsp Mustard seeds
1 tsp Cumin seeds
8 Curry leaves
3 tbsp roasted Peanuts
2 Green chilies, finely chopped
1 cup Dahi / Curd / Yogurt
1/4 to 1/2 tsp Salt, adjust to taste
1 tbsp Coriander leaves or Cilantro
1 cup Thin poha flakes (beaten rice)
MethodFor Sweet Dahi Poha
* Heat ghee or butter in a pan. Add almonds and cashews and roast until golden brown to brown.
* In a bowl, add curds, roasted nuts from above, pomegranate, and mix. At this point, you can refrigerate.
* When you are ready to serve, add poha (thin flakes ) and mix to combine.
Spicy Dahi Poha
* In a pan of medium heat, add oil. Add urad dal, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, and saute until urad dal becomes golden brown.
* Add roasted peanuts, green chilies, and saute for another 1 minute.
* In a bowl, add curds, salt, tempering prepared above, and mix well.
* At this point, you can refrigerate the mixture. When you are ready to serve, add thin poha flakes and stir to combine, garnish with coriander leaves.