Breakfast Recipe: Try Indori style poha for breakfast, you will be crazy about its sweet and sour taste..
- byShikha Srivastava
- 06 Mar, 2026
Poha is a breakfast dish loved by people of all ages. It's light, tasty, and healthy, and it's also quick to prepare. You can enjoy it for breakfast or as a light evening snack. Today, we'll share the recipe for Indori Poha. This special poha from Indore is famous for its sweet, sour, and spicy flavor. Once prepared, it's topped with Ratlami Sev, finely chopped onions, and coriander. Let's learn the easy way to make it.

# Ingredients for Indori Poha
2 cups Poha
2 teaspoons oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
8-10 curry leaves
2 teaspoons finely chopped green chilies
1 small potato (diced into small pieces)
Half a cup of peas
Half a cup of peanuts
1 finely chopped onion
Half a teaspoon of turmeric powder
Half a teaspoon of red chili powder
Salt to taste
Juice of half a lemon
Finely chopped coriander leaves
(For garnish) Ratlami sev, finely chopped tomatoes, and onions
# How to make Indori Poha
Wash and prepare the poha: Wash the poha thoroughly in clean water, transfer it to a plate, and press it lightly with your hands to make it fluffy.
Prepare the tempering: Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, finely chopped green chilies, and curry leaves, and lightly temper them.
Add onions and potatoes: Add finely chopped onions and fry until lightly golden. Then add the potatoes, chopped into small pieces, cover, and cook over low heat.
Add peas and peanuts: Once the potatoes are golden, add half a cup of peas and half a cup of peanuts. You can also add vegetables of your choice.

Add spices: After all the ingredients are cooked thoroughly, add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt, and mix well.
Add poha: Reduce the heat to low and add the soaked poha. Mix all the ingredients gently and fry for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish and serve: Transfer the prepared poha to a plate. Squeeze lemon juice over the top and garnish with Ratlami sev, finely chopped tomatoes, onions, and coriander leaves.
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