Wash and soak the thick poha in water for a few minutes, drain in a strainer and keep aside
In a big bowl, blend the curd with milk, salt and sugar and keep aside
Heat oil in a vagar or tempering spoon or small pan, fry the nuts and keep aside
To the oil, next add mustard seeds, urad dal, slit chili, dry chili, grated ginger, crushed peppercorns, hing and curry leaves
Take the vagar spoon away from flame and add the turmeric powder, quickly pour the vagar in to the curds and mix well
Add the fried nuts and soaked chia seeds to the curd and adjust the seasoning
Mix in the washed poha and add the fresh pomegranate seeds, chopped apple, cucumber and garnish with chopped coriander leaves
Bits of other seasonal fruits like grapes, tomatoes etc may be added if you desire.
Recipe Highlights:
Poha or Avval or rice flakes is a good source of carbohydrates that is gluten free and easy to digest, it also contains a number of micronutrients, B vitamins along with iron and antioxidants
Curds is an excellent source of good quality protein and calcium, and an immune boosting probiotic
Fruits like fresh pomegranate, apples etc are a rich source of anti-oxidants, vitamins and promote immunity
Curry leaves, coriander leaves, Chia seeds provide micro nutrients that boost immunity
Turmeric contains curcumin which is also an immunity enhancer
This recipe can be eaten as breakfast/lunch or Brunch, is quick and easy to make with minimal cooking.