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Madhyapradesh · Lunch

Indori Poha (Sweet-Savoury Beaten Rice)

Traditional 1. Indori Poha recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 500g thick poha (flattened rice)
• 30ml oil
• 5ml mustard seeds
• 5ml fennel seeds
• 30g onions, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, chopped
• 5ml turmeric powder
• 10ml sugar
• 40ml Indori sev (crispy gram strands)
• 40ml masala boondi
• 30ml fresh coriander, chopped
• 30ml pomegranate arils
• Salt to taste
• 5ml jeeravan masala
• 5ml coriander powder
• 5ml cumin powder
• 5ml garam masala powder
• 5ml red chili powder
• 1 pinch black salt
• 2 pinches ginger powder

👩‍🍳 How to make Indori Poha

1. Rinse poha gently in water for 30 seconds, drain well in a strainer (avoid over-soaking)
2. Heat oil to 60°C on low-medium flame
3. Add mustard seeds, wait for crackling (10 seconds), then fennel seeds
4. Add chopped green chili, sauté for 10 seconds until fragrant
5. Add drained poha, turmeric, sugar, and salt; toss gently for 1 minute until poha turns light yellow
6. Cover and steam on low heat for 1–2 minutes
7. Transfer to plate; top with onions, sev, boondi, coriander, pomegranate, and jeeravan masala
8. Serve immediately with lemon wedge
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