
Indori Poha Aur Jalebi
Indore's poha with sev and a jalebi side, the breakfast that defines Sarafa Bazaar nights. Breakfast engineering: maximum comfort, minimum fuss. Serve warm with coconut chutney on the side.
Ingredients
- Saltto taste
- Onion2, finely sliced
- Ginger1 tbsp, minced
- Green Chili2, slit
- Turmeric Powder1/4 tsp
- Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
- Mustard Seeds1 tsp
- Curry Leaves1 sprig
- Lemon1/2
- Peanuts1/2 cup, roasted
- Chaat Masala1 tsp
- Flattened Rice (Poha)2 cups, thick variety
Optional extras
- Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the flattened rice (poha): roast if it's rava, rinse if it's poha, soak if it needs it.
- 2
Heat oil and crackle mustard seeds till they pop like popcorn, then add curry leaves — stand back — and the green chilies.
- 3
Cook the onions with a pinch of salt till sweet and glassy, then add ginger and the spices.
- 4
Add the onion, saute a minute, then fold in the prepared flattened rice (poha) with salt and a splash of water.
- 5
Steam briefly covered, then cut through the mixture and fluff; squeeze lemon over and shower with cilantro and coconut.
Chef's tip
A spoon of sugar rounds the edges; traditional and worth it.
/dish/30758Watch how it's made
Video: Indori Poha recipe | इन्दोरी पोहा फेमस नाश्ता रेसिपी | Indore special Poha Jalebi | Khalijiskitchen · on YouTube