🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Jabalpur Festival Poha Pepper

Name: Jabalpur Festival Poha Pepper
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 2, chopped Tomato; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 2 tsp Black Pepper; 2 cups Flattened Rice (Poha); 1 tsp Fennel Seeds

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Jabalpur cooking — Jabalpur Festival Poha Pepper brings a pepper touch with a classic palya finish. About 37 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 12 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Tomato2, chopped
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Black Pepper2 tsp
Flattened Rice (Poha)2 cups
Fennel Seeds1 tsp

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Ghee1 tbsp

Instructions

1
Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.
2
Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.
3
Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.
4
Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.
5
Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.
6
Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Cocktails 19 | Jabalpur food | Vijay Nagar | Avinash Bajaj · on YouTube