Poha that is steam cooked with onions, spices and herbs. The word “poha” refers to the flattened rice itself and as well. Beaten rice, flattened rice or parched rice are the different words to denote Poha.

Pohaa, also known as · pauwa, · sira, · chira, or · aval, among many other names, is flattened rice originating from the Indian subcontinent.