Poha (flattened rice), also called beaten rice or Chiwda is dehusked rice flattened into flat light dry flakes. Poha or rice flakes swell when added to liquid, whether hot or cold. Thicknesses of these flakes vary between almost translucently thin (the more expensive varieties) to nearly four times thicker than a normal rice grain.
Pawa or Pouwa (also called Poha) is the flattened rice, which is very commonly used as a dish in India. The rice grains are beaten into flat rice flakes to make flattened rice. Fudco Pawa Thin 750g is an easy-to-prepare dish. It is often consumed by adding water and sweetening agents.