Indori poha (poha of Indore) is a flattened rice snack that is likely to have originated in the Indian metropolis of Indore. It contains steamed poha (flattened rice) and is usually served with a unique combination of jalebi (called poha-jalebi combined), sev, usal, sliced onions and fennel seeds.[1]
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| Alternative names | Indori Pohe-Jalebi (with Jalebi) |
|---|---|
| Course | Snack |
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh |
| Main ingredients | rice, chilies, onions, lemon, peanut, mustard seed and cumin seeds, curry leaves |
Unlike the other varieties of Poha found across India, Indori Poha is cooked in steam instead of being cooked directly with other ingredients. This provides Indori Poha its distinct taste, softness, and flavor. Vendors generally prefer peas instead of peanuts, in contrast to typical Indian poha dishes. Indori poha is generally served with jalebi.[2]
History
editIndori poha gets its name from the city of Indore which is its place of origin. It is believed that it was created after India's independence (1947). The recipe of Indori poha differs from vendor to vendor, though generally, it comes with a blend of North and Central Indian spices, snacks and namkeen.[3]
Indori poha is mainly sold by vendors all around the city during the morning time, often alongside the city's other popular snacks "kachori-samosas". It is also available in nearby cities Ujjain, Dewas, Sagar, Dhar, Ratlam and Bhopal and is becoming a very popular dish in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Poha off menu at Simhastha stations". telegraphindia.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
- ^ "7 Of The Best Spots in Indore For An Authentic Poha Jalebi". NDTV Food. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "Options for healthy snacking (state-wise)". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
- ^ "Cook's Hideout - Indori Breakfast". Cook's Hideout. Retrieved 8 May 2016.