Backpacking Stove
Breakfast
Vegetarian
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

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