Indori Poha: A Staple Breakfast Recipe You Must Replicate At Home

By Shreya Sarpal

May 1, 2025

Indori Poha is a light-flavoured dish from Indore. It is prepared with soft flattened rice and tempered with spices. The dish boasts a hint of sweetness and a tangy twist. This iconic street food is a perfect blend of taste and texture, making it an all-time favourite.

Ingredients

2 cups poha 1 finely chopped onion 1 finely chopped green chilli 1/4 tsp mustard seeds 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 2 tbsp peanuts 1 tsp sugar Salt to taste 2 tbsp oil Fresh coriander leaves for garnish Sev and pomegranate seeds for topping Lemon wedges

Step 1

Rinse poha in water and let it sit for 5 minutes to soften.

Step 2

Heat oil in a pan, add peanuts and roast them until they turn golden. Remove and keep them aside.

Step 3

In the same pan, add mustard seeds, let them splutter and then saute onion, green chilli and turmeric.

Step 4

Add poha, sugar, salt, mix it gently and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Garnish it with coriander, sev, roasted peanuts, and pomegranate seeds and serve hot with a squeeze of lemon