{"product_id":"organic-red-poha-500g","title":"Organic Red Poha 500g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDhatu Organic Red Poha — Iron-Rich Beaten Rice from Whole Red Rice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoha — beaten or flattened rice — is one of India's most beloved breakfast ingredients: quick to cook, light on the stomach, and deeply satisfying. Dhatu's Organic Red Poha takes this ancient staple to a new nutritional level by making it from \u003cstrong\u003ewhole unpolished red rice\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than the white polished rice used in conventional poha. The result is a reddish-pink poha that carries the iron, antioxidants and fibre of the complete red rice grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy red poha over white poha?\u003c\/strong\u003e Conventional white poha is made from polished white rice — essentially refined starch with minimal nutritional value. Red poha, made from unpolished red rice, retains the iron-rich bran layer that makes red rice nutritionally superior. The natural anthocyanin pigments in the bran also make red poha one of the few breakfast foods with genuine antioxidant activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes Dhatu Red Poha Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Red Rice (Flattened)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade from whole unpolished red rice — bran layer intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally rich in iron\u003c\/strong\u003e — red rice's bran contains non-haem iron; excellent for vegetarians and vegans managing iron intake\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnthocyanin antioxidants from the red bran\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNaturally gluten-free — safe for coeliac conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEasier to digest than whole red rice — the flattening process partially breaks down the grain structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCertified organic — free from pesticides and synthetic chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCooks in under 5 minutes — no soaking required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Advantages Over White Poha\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite poha, the most common variety sold in India, provides roughly 1mg of iron per 100g. Red poha provides over 2.5mg — more than double — along with additional magnesium, zinc and the antioxidant activity of anthocyanins. For vegetarians, who are statistically more iron-deficient than the general population, this difference is clinically significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse red poha in water for 30–60 seconds — just until softened. Drain thoroughly. It should be moist but not wet. The reddish-pink colour will intensify slightly when wet — this is normal and expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Red Poha Recipe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat 2 tbsp oil, add mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chilli. Add chopped onion and cook until soft. Add soaked red poha, salt, turmeric and lemon juice. Toss well and cook for 2–3 minutes. Garnish with coriander and grated coconut. The red poha holds its texture better than white poha and doesn't become mushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chivda (spiced poha snack) · Poha upma · Poha ladoo · Overnight poha soaked in curd (probiotic breakfast) · Poha dosa batter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Dhatu Organics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDhatu sources certified organic red rice from South Indian farms, processes it through traditional flattening (beating) without any chemical treatment or bleaching, and packs it immediately to preserve freshness. No additives, no preservatives — organic red rice, nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dhatu Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46678292201630,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/5421\/5326\/files\/red-poha.jpg?v=1775487347","url":"https:\/\/www.dhatuorganics.com\/products\/organic-red-poha-500g","provider":"Dhatu Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}