Doodanche Fov
A comforting Goan breakfast of softened poha mixed with warm milk, fresh coconut, banana, and a little sugar. It is simple, lightly sweet, and wonderfully soothing on busy mornings.
For 4 servings
- prep · ~5 min
Rinse and soften the poha.
Place the poha in a colander, rinse it quickly under running water, and let it drain for 5 minutes until soft but not mushy.
TIPRinse quickly and do not soak, or the poha will turn pasty. - boil · ~3 min
Warm the milk.
Heat the milk in a small pan until hot and just below a boil. Stir in the sugar and cardamom powder until the sugar dissolves.
- mix · ~2 min
Mix the poha with coconut and banana.
Add the softened poha to a bowl. Mix in the grated coconut and sliced banana gently so the poha stays fluffy.
- assemble · ~2 min
Pour over the milk and combine lightly.
Pour the warm milk over the poha mixture and fold gently. Let it sit for 1 to 2 minutes so the flavors come together.
- serve
Serve warm or at room temperature.
What to keep in mind.
7 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.
- 1Use thick poha only; thin poha will collapse once the warm milk is added.
- 2Rinse the poha very briefly, then rest it in the colander so it softens evenly without turning sticky.
- 3Warm the milk just below boiling to keep its sweet, creamy taste and avoid a cooked milk skin.
- 4Fold the banana in gently at the end so the slices stay intact and do not mash into the poha.
- 5If serving later, keep the milk separate and combine just before eating so the poha stays fluffy.
- 6Choose ripe but firm bananas for the best sweetness and texture in every spoonful.
- 7Leftovers are best eaten the same day; the poha will continue to absorb milk as it sits.
Adapt it for your goals.
Low-sugar
Reduce the sugar and rely on very ripe bananas for sweetness; good if you prefer a lighter breakfast.
veganVegan
Replace dairy milk with warm coconut milk or almond milk for a plant-based version that still feels creamy.
jaggeryJaggery
Swap sugar for grated jaggery for a deeper, more caramel-like sweetness that pairs beautifully with coconut.
chilledChilled
Serve it cool instead of warm for a soothing summer breakfast; mix just before serving so the poha does not get soggy.
Why this is on our healthy list.
Gentle Morning Energy
Poha and banana provide easy-to-digest carbohydrates, making this a comforting breakfast for busy mornings.
Naturally Mineral-Rich
Banana and fresh coconut contribute potassium and other naturally occurring minerals along with texture and sweetness.
Contains Dairy Protein
Milk adds protein and calcium, helping make this simple poha breakfast more satisfying.
Frequently asked questions
It is not ideal. Thin poha softens too fast and can become mushy when rinsed and mixed with warm milk.
