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Banana Poha

Banana Poha

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Spiced banana poha oats bowl with peanut butter drizzle
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Spiced
Banana Poha
Oats With Peanut Butter For A Power Breakfast

18 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
15
Ingredients
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This bowl blends familiar Indian pantry staples with warm breakfast flavours. The poha adds lightness, oats bring creaminess, and the banana caramelises into a soft, fragrant topping. The peanut butter drizzle gives richness, while the chilli honey cuts through with a sweet kick. It’s a balanced, energising breakfast that feels indulgent yet stays wholesome.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1 cupThick poha, rinsed and drained
½ cupRolled oats
1 cupWater
¼ tspSalt
⅛ tspTurmeric powder
1 largeBanana, sliced
1 tspGhee
¼ tspCinnamon powder
1 pinchNutmeg powder
1½ tbspPeanut butter (smooth)
1 tbspWarm water
1½ tbspHoney
¼ tspRed chilli flakes
½ tspLemon juice
⅛ tspBlack pepper

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Soften Poha

Rinse the poha and let it rest briefly so it absorbs just enough moisture to stay fluffy. Add turmeric and salt, then gently lift the grains with your fingertips instead of stirring, which keeps them from collapsing into a paste-like texture.

Description - Step 2

Cook the Oats

Heat water in a saucepan until it begins to bubble. Add the oats and cook on medium heat, stirring only occasionally so they hold their structure. Once the mixture thickens, fold in the prepared poha. This blending step ensures every spoonful has both creamy and light textures.

Description - Step 3

Caramelise Banana

Warm the ghee in a small pan and place the banana slices without crowding the surface. Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg so the spices cling to the fruit. Let them cook undisturbed until the underside turns golden, then flip gently to avoid squashing the softened slices.

Description - Step 4

Prepare Peanut Butter Drizzle

Whisk peanut butter with warm water until the mixture loosens into a smooth ribbon. It should flow easily but still feel rich when pulled with a spoon. This consistency helps it spread over the warm oats instead of clumping.

Description - Step 5

Infuse the Chilli Honey

Combine honey with chilli flakes and let it rest briefly. The resting time allows the chilli oils to blend through the honey, creating a warm but controlled spice level that complements the sweetness instead of overpowering it.

Description - Step 6

Assemble the Bowl

Scoop the poha-oats base into a deep bowl while still warm. Lay the caramelised banana slices in a fan pattern so they stay visible. Drizzle the peanut butter mixture in slow lines, then add the chilli honey so it trickles into the oats, creating pockets of flavour.

Description - Step 7

Add Final Seasoning

Finish with lemon juice to brighten the sweetness and a light dusting of pepper to tie the warm spices together. This finishing layer balances the bowl and prevents it from tasting overly sweet.

Description - Step 8

Serve Immediately

Serve the bowl warm so the drizzle flows easily and the honey melts into the oats. The flavours are most expressive when the bananas are still soft and fragrant.

Step 1
Soften Poha
2 minutes
Step 2
Cook the Oats
4 minutes
Step 3
Caramelise Banana
3 minutes
Step 4
Prepare Peanut Butter Drizzle
5 minutes
Step 5
Infuse the Chilli Honey
1 minute
Step 6
Assemble the Bowl
1 minute
Step 7
Add Final Seasoning
1 minute
Step 8
Serve Immediately
1 minute

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Scoop the warm poha-oats base into a deep breakfast bowl, then arrange the caramelised banana slices on top in a visually appealing fan or circular pattern.

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Pairing Instructions

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Pair this warm, sweet, spicy bowl with a spoonful of plain Greek yoghurt or chilled vanilla yoghurt to balance the heat and add creaminess.

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Garnishing Instructions

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Drizzle the prepared peanut butter mixture across the bowl in slow, distinct lines, and finish by lightly trickling the infused chilli honey over the bananas and oats.

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