Musk Melon Poha

Cooks in: 20 Minutes Serves: 2 People

Cantaloupe/Musk Melon/Chibud/Kharbuja is an excellent summer fruit and this recipe is from Konkan region.  Poha, palm candy sugar and coconut milk is ideal for hot summers and a perfect breakfast dish as it is light on stomach and is very cooling. 

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups Chopped Musk Melon pieces
• 2 Cups Coconut Milk/Almond Milk
• 3/4 Cup Proso Millet Flakes or any other millet flakes/poha
• 1/4 Cup Powdered Palm Candy Sugar
• 1/2 Tsp Cardamom Powder/Cinnamon Powder
• 2 Tbsp Chopped Mixed Nuts

Directions:

1. Wash and drain the poha.
2. In a wide bowl add all the ingredients and mix well.
3. Refrigirate for an hour. Serve Chill.

Note:

1. Other sweeteners like jaggery powder/honey/dates syrup can also be used instead of palm sugar.

2. Dairy milk can also be used instead of coconut milk.

3. Adjust sweetness according to individual taste.