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Easy Backpacking Poha: Quick Camp Breakfast

This no-dehydrate poha recipe is a light, satisfying start to any trek. Get a hot, flavorful breakfast with minimal fuss on your next backpacking trip.

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Added September 19, 2026
Source: slowerhiking.com
Easy Backpacking Poha: Quick Camp Breakfast
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • •1 cup Poha (flattened rice)
  • •2 cups Water
  • •1 medium Onion
  • •1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • •to taste Salt
  • •2 tablespoons Cilantro
  • •1 cup Peas

Equipment

  • • Pot
  • • Lid
  • • Stirring spoon

Instructions

  1. 1Rinse the poha under cold water and let it soak for 5-10 minutes.
  2. 2In a pot, heat some oil and sauté onions until translucent.
  3. 3Add turmeric and peas, stir for a couple of minutes.
  4. 4Add soaked poha and salt, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. 5Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Camp tips

  • • You can add nuts or spices for extra flavor.
  • • Adjust water based on desired consistency.

Food safety & trail facts

Calories:
250

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