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Indore Special Poha Pulao
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Indore Special Poha Pulao

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Indore cooking — Indore Special Poha Pulao brings a saffron touch with a classic pulao finish. About 55 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 35 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Saffrona pinch
  • Milk2 tbsp, warm
  • Flattened Rice (Poha)2 cups

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Masala Poha Dhaba Style/ Chirer Polau/ Poha Recipe / Flattened Rice (Aparna’s MAGIC episode 444) · on YouTube