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A simple, no-cook Goan breakfast of flattened rice mixed with sweet jaggery and fresh coconut. This traditional dish, also known as 'Godda Phovu' (sweet poha), is ready in minutes and offers a delightful sweet and savory flavor, perfect for a quick snack or festive morning.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Poha (5-7 minutes)
Combine Ingredients (2-3 minutes)
Serve Immediately (1 minute)
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A simple, no-cook Goan breakfast of flattened rice mixed with sweet jaggery and fresh coconut. This traditional dish, also known as 'Godda Phovu' (sweet poha), is ready in minutes and offers a delightful sweet and savory flavor, perfect for a quick snack or festive morning.
This goan recipe takes 10 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 390.98 calories per serving with 3.57g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or snack.
For extra crunch and nutrition, mix in a tablespoon of roasted peanuts, cashews, or almonds.
A tiny pinch of edible camphor (pachha karpooram) can be added for a traditional, festive aroma.
Garnish with a few strands of saffron soaked in a teaspoon of warm water for a touch of luxury.
Add small pieces of ripe banana just before serving for a different texture and sweetness.
The combination of carbohydrates from poha and simple sugars from jaggery provides a quick and sustained release of energy, making it an excellent breakfast to start your day.
Jaggery is a natural, unrefined sugar that is a good source of iron, which is essential for preventing anemia and maintaining healthy hemoglobin levels.
Poha is light, easily digestible, and acts as a probiotic as it is made by parboiling paddy and then drying it. This process retains some of the fermented benefits, which are good for gut flora.
Fresh coconut is a source of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), a type of healthy fat that is easily metabolized by the body for energy.
One serving of Kalailo Phovu (approximately 1 cup or 100g) contains around 300-350 calories, primarily from carbohydrates from the poha and jaggery, and fats from the coconut.
Yes, it can be a healthy breakfast or snack in moderation. Poha is a good source of carbohydrates and is light on the stomach. Jaggery provides iron and minerals, and fresh coconut offers healthy fats and fiber. However, it is high in sugar and calories, so portion control is important.
It is not recommended. Thin poha is very delicate and will turn into a mushy paste when rinsed. Thick poha holds its shape and provides the correct fluffy texture for this dish.
Kalailo Phovu is best eaten fresh. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one day. Note that the poha may become slightly dry and firm upon refrigeration.
While jaggery provides the authentic taste, you can substitute it with an equal amount of brown sugar, coconut sugar, or date syrup. The flavor and texture will be slightly different.