Whenever we talk about breakfast in the morning, the first dish that comes to our mind is “poha.” Poha is a delicious and nutritious dish. What’s interesting is that poha is prepared in different ways in various regions of India. However, the most famous method is the “Indori Poha recipe” from the state of Madhya Pradesh. Indori poha is renowned throughout the country, and everyone should try it at least once. Let me share with you the recipe for this special Indori poha.
Indori Poha is not just popular in India but also worldwide. People in different states make it, but most people are unaware of the secret recipe for making authentic Indori Poha. Some people add tomatoes and bhujia to it, which is not the traditional way of making it. Today, we are going to provide you with an accurate recipe so that you can taste the authentic flavor of Indori Poha.
Indori Poha Recipe is straightforward and delicious. You don’t need to visit Indore to enjoy it. We have brought you the typical Indori Poha recipe, so read this article thoroughly and learn the easy method of making Indori Poha.
Ingredients for Indore Poha:
2 cups of medium-sized poha (flattened rice)
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 green chilies, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder
1 teaspoon of sugar
1 teaspoon of mustard seeds
1 teaspoon of fennel seeds
1 teaspoon of whole coriander seeds
2 tablespoons of oil
1/2 small bowl of green peas
8-10 curry leaves
Salt to taste
For serving:
Sev (fried gram flour vermicelli)
Finely chopped onions
Chopped coriander leaves
Roasted peanuts
Pomegranate seeds
Lemon wedges
Jeeravan Masala
How to Make Indori Poha:
First, rinse the poha 2-3 times and then set it in a sieve.
Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. When the oil is hot, add mustard seeds, fennel seeds, whole coriander seeds, curry leaves, and asafoetida (hing) to temper.
When the mustard seeds and fennel seeds start crackling, add finely chopped onions, peas, and green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn pink.
Then, add the rinsed poha to the pan. Sprinkle turmeric powder, salt, and sugar over the poha. Gently mix everything together using a spatula.
Cover the pan with a lid and let the poha cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes. After that, turn off the heat.
To make the poha slightly moist, sprinkle a little water over it.
One minute after turning off the heat, remove the lid from the pan.
Plate the poha and garnish it with chopped onions, sev, coriander leaves, lemon juice, roasted peanuts, pomegranate seeds, and Jeeravan Masala according to your taste.
Note: Jeeravan Masala is a special spice mix used in Indori Poha. You can prepare it at home or purchase it online. It includes ingredients like coriander, black salt, dried mango, asafoetida, dried ginger, and turmeric.
Enjoy your authentic Indori Poha with its unique flavors and spices!