{"product_id":"red-kanda-poha-navara-rice","title":"Red Kanda Poha | लाल कांदा पोहे","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Kanda Poha is crafted from flattened red Navara rice, valued for its deep colour, earthy flavour, and distinctive grain texture. It is a traditional ingredient for Indian breakfasts such as Kanda Poha, Chiwda, and cutlets, as well as a range of homemade snacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Flattened Red Navara Rice (\u003ci\u003eLal Chuda \/ Poha\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShelf Life:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 Months from the packaging date.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNutritional Profile \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter \/ Nutrient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue (Per 100 g)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnergy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~350–360 kcal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtein\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~7.5–8.5 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarbohydrates\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~74–77 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDietary Fiber\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~4.5–6.0 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal Sugar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdded Sugar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal Fat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~1.5–2.0 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIron\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich natural plant source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSodium\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally low (\u0026lt; 15 mg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePurity note: Single-ingredient food, processed without bleaching, added preservatives, or synthetic food colour.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKnow Your Maker\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eM\/S Mahalaxmi Chuda Mill \u0026amp; The Journey of Red Poha\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding flattened rice that isn't industrially stripped, chemically softened, or treated with bleach is surprisingly hard. Most white poha on supermarket shelves comes from heavily polished rice processed for quick cosmetic appeal rather than human nourishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur search for authentic, unadulterated \u003ci\u003echuda\u003c\/i\u003e took us deep into specialized milling traditions, connecting us with \u003cb\u003eM\/S Mahalaxmi Chuda Mill\u003c\/b\u003e in Dihagaon, Narendrapur, Odisha. Their team specializes entirely in the precise art of making flattened rice. Instead of rushing the grain through high-speed commercial rollers, they respect the natural grain structure, producing poha processed without bleaching or artificial additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Special Navara Grain\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor our red poha, we specifically chose \u003cb\u003eNavara red rice\u003c\/b\u003e, an indigenous crop originating from the Southern peninsula and the Cochin region. While there are countless red rice strains across India, Navara has a distinctive density, earthy sweetness, and deep colour that make it a traditional choice for poha. When you cook it, the difference is immediate: it holds its shape, carries a warm, nutty aroma, and never dissolves into a bland paste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy We Paused—and Why We Brought It Back\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause our millers are located in Odisha and our sourcing stretches to the Southern belt, managing the supply chain across such long distances proved to be a major logistical challenge. To maintain our strict inventory standards, we took the difficult decision to pause the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happened next took us by surprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the following months, our customer care channels and website messages were flooded with feedback. Customers who had switched their daily breakfast to our unbleached red poha noticed the difference when they were forced to buy regular market poha again. The continuous stream of phone calls and emails made one thing clear: people truly valued real, unbleached grains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListening to our community, we spent six months restructuring our logistics, tightening storage coordination, and partnering back with M\/S Mahalaxmi Chuda Mill. Today, our authentic Red Navara Poha returns to the Past In Present Agro family—restarted entirely by customer demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDistinctive grain:\u003c\/b\u003e Flattened red Navara rice with a deep natural colour, earthy aroma, and firm texture when prepared.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSingle ingredient:\u003c\/b\u003e Made with 100% flattened Red Navara Rice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCareful processing:\u003c\/b\u003e Processed without bleaching, added preservatives, or synthetic food colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEveryday versatility:\u003c\/b\u003e Suitable for traditional poha, chivda, cutlets, and other homemade recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWays to Enjoy\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1. Traditional Red Kanda Poha (The Morning Classic)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow to make:\u003c\/b\u003e Gently rinse the red poha in a colander under running water for 30–45 seconds and let it rest for 5–7 minutes to soften. In a pan, warm cold-pressed groundnut oil, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chilies, and finely sliced onions (\u003ci\u003ekanda\u003c\/i\u003e). Add turmeric, salt, and softened red poha. Steam on low flame for 2–3 minutes with a lid on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGarnish:\u003c\/b\u003e Top with fresh grated coconut, chopped coriander, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2. Raw Soaked Red Poha with Jaggery \u0026amp; Milk (\u003ci\u003eDahi Chuda \/ Dudh Poha\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow to make:\u003c\/b\u003e Soak red poha in warm milk or curd for 10 minutes. Stir in natural jaggery powder or a drizzle of raw honey with crushed almonds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy:\u003c\/b\u003e A traditional no-cook preparation with a soft texture and mild sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e3. Roasted Diet Chivda (Dry Evening Snack)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow to make:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry-roast the red poha on a low flame until crisp. Toss with roasted peanuts, curry leaves, green chilies, a pinch of turmeric, and pink salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy:\u003c\/b\u003e A crisp, oil-free tea-time snack with savoury flavour and satisfying crunch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Preparation Tip\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo Not Over-Soak:\u003c\/b\u003e Because Red Navara Rice retains its outer husk, it requires a quick rinse and a short resting time (5 minutes) to absorb moisture evenly—never leave it soaking submerged in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGeneral Storage:\u003c\/b\u003e Store in a cool, dry, and clean place away from ambient moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSunlight Protection:\u003c\/b\u003e Protect from direct sunlight and heat sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAirtight Container:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Once opened, transfer immediately to an airtight glass jar or food-grade steel dabba to protect against humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHandling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Always use a clean, dry measuring cup or scoop.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mahalaxmi Chunda","offers":[{"title":"1 Kg","offer_id":52024695882031,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/8065\/4639\/files\/KingofWheat_3.png?v=1776761117","url":"https:\/\/pipagro.com\/products\/red-kanda-poha-navara-rice","provider":"PIP AGRO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}