Indori Poha
A light and flavorful flattened rice dish topped with sev and onions.
Indori Poha
ByKavitha
Quick Info
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Servings: 2
Ingredient Substitutes
- Poha → Thick poha
Ingredients
- Poha
- Onion
- Mustard seeds
- Green chili
- Turmeric
- Lemon
- Peanuts
- Oil
- Salt
- Sev
Instructions
- Rinse poha lightly and drain.
- Temper mustard seeds, peanuts, onion, and chili.
- Add turmeric and poha.
- Toss gently and finish with lemon.
Tips & Variations
Do not soak poha too long | Lemon added last
You will love it
Indori Poha is the most iconic breakfast of Madhya Pradesh, especially Indore. Made with flattened rice cooked with mustard seeds, turmeric, onions, and green chilies, it is finished with lemon juice and topped generously with sev. It reflects Indore’s love for light yet tangy street food.
Serving: Serve hot with sev and jalebi.
Storage: Consume fresh
Tools Required
FAQ
Is it spicy?
Mild.
Breakfast food?
Yes.
Vegan?
Yes.
Gluten-free?
Yes.
Street food?
Very popular.
📝 From Our Kitchen
Indori poha is incomplete without sev and lemon.
— Kavitha, Cheffo Kitchen
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Kavitha
Founder & Publisher • Culinary Editor
Hi, I’m Kavitha — the founder of Cheffo. Cooking has always been close to my heart, especially traditional recipes passed down through families. Through Cheffo, I share authentic regional dishes with clear instructions and practical tips so you can recreate those comforting flavors at home.