Podi Idli is a great South Indian breakfast that cab be made quickly with leftover idlis or mini idlis. It is made by tossing steamed idlis over a basic tempering along with a spicy ground lentil condiment called podi. These serve as a great snack too, kids will love it.

Podi idli is so tasty and a comforting food made with leftover idlis or mini idlis. I have always wondered how our elders turn even the leftovers to such tasty snack and avoid food wastage. So I have also stuck to this rule of no food wastage  as far as I can.

About Podi Idli

Podi is a spicy condiment made using lentils. Idli is steamed rice cakes. So idlis tossed in podi is popularly known as Podi Idli. It is a quick South Indian breakfast made using left over idlis. Later hotels started to fancy it using mini idlis.

I started making podi ever since mittu started eating idli podi. I usually make a simple version in dosa tawa itself. But later when I tasted in restaurants and seeing kids enjoy it now this is the version I am making and everyone at home is a fan of it.

The key to a perfect tasting podi idli is idlis should be firm and podi should be slightly coarse. You can refrigerate the idlis for a while to make it a bit firm so that they don't crumble while tossing.

I always use homemade idli podi as it tastes great and is less spicy. I always have a batch of homemade idli podi as we aren't big fans of store bought ones. Once I see the bottle nearing to finish I make a fresh batch and store.

Over the years I have made so many versions of idli podi but the one posted here is our staple. For a change I try different varieties but finally come to our family staple recipe.

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Podi Idli Ingredients

• Idli - You can use mini idli or big idlis cut into cubes. Make sure to refrigerate them for minimum 15 minutes before making podi idli.
• Onion - Sliced onion adds a crunch and taste to this dish so do not miss it.
• Oil - I always use gingelly oil for podi idli. But you can use any cooking oil too.
• Ghee - Ghee is added for flavour. You can skip it if you do not prefer.
• Mustard seeds - Mustard seeds is added to oil for tempering.
• Curry leaves - is added for flavour.
• Idli Podi - I always use homemade idli podi. But you can use store bought idli podi too make sure it is crunchy and slightly coarse.
• Salt - to taste and balance the flavours.

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• Idli podi
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• Curry leaves powder

How to make Podi Idli Step by Step

1.To a pan add 1 tablespoon gingelly oil. Add ½ teaspoon mustard seeds, let it splutter.

2.Add 1 small sprig curry leaves, let it splutter.

3.Add 1 medium sized onion sliced along with little salt. Idli podi already has salt so keep an eye while adding salt.

4.Saute until it turns transparent. Do not let it soften it should be slightly crunchy.

5.Add around 30 mini idlis along with 3 tablespoon idli podi. My homemade idli posi is not spicy so I added more. You can adjust according to the spice level of your idli podi.

6.Add 1 ½ tablespoon ghee.

7.Give a quick mix.Toss in high flame and switch off.

Serve podi idli hot!

Expert Tips

• Adding idli podi - Our recipe of idli podi is less spicy so I usually add more. But if you are using store bought then use little less as it may be spicy, adjust accordingly.
• Add ons - You can add vegetables like carrot, capsicum to make it whole some. You can even add corn, peas or any other veggie of your choice. You can even add peanuts or almonds replacing cashews.
• Oil - Gingelly oil is good for health so be generous in adding. You can replace it with coconut oil.
• Idlis - Make sure your idlis are slightly porous so that it absorbs the podi well. So use the first batch of idli batter for best results. If you don't have mini idli mould, you can even make regular idlis, cube them and use it.
• Avoid crumbling - Refrigerate steamed idlis for a while to make it firm and avoid crumbling.

Serving and Storage

Serve podi idli hot or warm for the best taste. Enjoy it as a breakfast, snack, or light dinner. It also tastes delicious with a cup of filter coffee or masala chai. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and a drizzle of ghee for extra flavour.

FAQS

1. Can I use leftover idlis?

Yes. Leftover or a day-old idlis works very well because they hold their shape and absorb the podi without becoming mushy.

2. Can I make podi idli for lunch boxes?

Yes. Podi idli is a great lunch box recipe because it stays great and flavorful even after cooling.

3. Why is my podi idli dry?

It means there wasn't enough oil or ghee, or too much podi was used. Add a little more sesame oil or ghee and toss again for a better coating and to avoid drying.

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Podi Idli Recipe (Podi Mini Idli)

Podi Idli is a great South Indian breakfast that cab be made quickly with leftover idlis or mini idlis. It is made by tossing steamed idlis over a basic tempering along with a spicy ground lentil condiment called podi. These serve as a great snack too, kids will love it.

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine Indian

Keyword chilli idli, chilli idly, easy idli for beginners, healthy idli, how to make chilli idli, how to make idli chaat, how to make idli fingers, how to make masala idli, how to make podi idli, idli milagai podi, idli podi recipe, Idli recipes, snack recipes

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Calories 206kcal

Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

• 30 mini idli
• 1 medium sized onion
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 ½ tablespoon ghee
• ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 small sprig curry leaves
• 2 tablespoon idli podi
• salt to taste

Instructions

• To a pan add 1 tablespoon gingelly oil. Add ½ teaspoon mustard seeds, let it splutter.
• Add 1 small sprig curry leaves, let it splutter.
• Add 1 medium sized onion sliced along with little salt. Idli podi already has salt so keep an eye while adding salt.
• Saute until it turns transparent. Do not let it soften it should be slightly crunchy.
• Add around 30 mini idlis along with 3 tablespoon idli podi. My homemade idli posi is not spicy so I added more. You can adjust according to the spice level of your idli podi.
• Add 1 ½ tablespoon ghee.
• Give a quick mix.Toss in high flame and switch off.
• Serve podi idli hot!

Video

Notes

• Adding idli podi - Our recipe of idli podi is less spicy so I usually add more. But if you are using store bought then use little less as it may be spicy, adjust accordingly.
• Add ons - You can add vegetables like carrot, capsicum to make it whole some. You can even add corn, peas or any other veggie of your choice. You can even add peanuts or almonds replacing cashews.
• Oil - Gingelly oil is good for health so be generous in adding. You can replace it with coconut oil.
• Idlis - Make sure your idlis are slightly porous so that it absorbs the podi well. So use the first batch of idli batter for best results. If you don't have mini idli mould, you can even make regular idlis, cube them and use it.
• Avoid crumbling - Refrigerate steamed idlis for a while to make it firm and avoid crumbling.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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Creamy Macaroni Pasta is a creamy and rich pasta made using easily available ingredients in your kitchen. Cheese is minimum in this recipe still it comes out so rich that I can say this is no lesser than mac and cheese. This is mild and not so heavy so it is my goto recipe for busy weekend dinner.

If you are looking for a creamy and tasty pasta which is not loaded with cream or cheese then this pasta is just for you. It has an Indian flavour twist to the usual pasta that you will fall for instantly. Bored of mac and cheese or white sauce pasta then this one is for you, do try and let me know how you liked it.

About Creamy Macaroni Pasta

Creamy Macaroni Pasta is an Indian twist to the regular white sauce pasta, mac and cheese. No heavy ingredients, this sauce is mild yet creamy and delicious. With macaroni pasta it nicely coats the sauce and this recipe is a winner.

Macaroni pasta tossed in a delicious creamy and thick sauce, this is a must try recipe to make your dinner special. Kids will love it for sure as it is creamy. You can use any small pasta variety, I used mini macaroni which I had in hand.

This pasta is easy to make and comes together in just 20 minutes from start to finish. A small amount of cheese is used here and the creaminess comes from milk. A zing of Indian masalas makes this pasta so unique and delicious.

I created this pasta recipe just for many who stay away from Alfredo, mac and cheese because of the heavy use of cream and cheese. This pasta comes out so creamy yet light because it uses a combination of milk with little cheese.

Creamy Macaroni Pasta Video

Creamy Macaroni Pasta Ingredients

• Macaroni Pasta - Macaroni Pasta variety is preferred for this recipe and I would suggest to stick with it. However you can use any small variety pasta.
• Milk - Use full cream milk for a creamy rich sauce.
• Cheese - I have used processed cube cheese. You can parmesan cheese too.
• Flour - Usually maida is used but you can replace it with wheat flour too.
• Spice powders - I have used red chilli powder and garam masala powder.
• Seasoning - Mixed herbs and pepper powder are used.
• Butter - is added for sauteing garlic, onion.
• Cumin seeds - is added to melted butter and sautéed. It gives nice flavour to the sauce. Instead of cumin seeds you can add cumin powder too.

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• White Sauce Pasta
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How to make Creamy Macaroni Pasta Step by Step

Cooking pasta

1.Boil 4 cups water, add salt to it. Add 1 cup macaroni pasta to it.

2.Cook until it becomes soft but not mushy.

3.Once cooked drain water, rinse with cold water to avoid further cooking.

Preparing sauce

4.Heat 2 tablespoon butter, add ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, let it splutter.

5.Add 1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped, 2 tablespoon onion finely chopped.

6.Add 1 tablespoon flour.

7.Give a quick saute then add salt, 1 teaspoon chilli powder, ½ teaspoon garam masala powder.

8.Give a quick saute.

9.Add 1 ½ cups milk.

10.Give a quick mix so that it does not form lumps.

11.When it starts to thicken add 2 tablespoon cheese. Cook until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.

12.Give a quick mix. The sauce should be thick and creamy like this.

13.Add ¼ teaspoon pepper powder and ¼ teaspoon mixed herbs.

Mixing pasta

14.Add cooked macaroni pasta.

15.Mix well and switch off.

Creamy Macaroni Pasta is ready!

Expert Tips

• Pasta to choose - You can choose any small pasta variety which will suit best. Macaroni is recommended for this recipe.
• Cheese to use - You can use parmesan cheese or processed cheese cubes. I used processed cheese cut into small cubes.
• Seasoning - I have used dried mixed herbs and pepper powder, you can use fresh herbs like rosemary, basil leaves etc.
• Spices - I have used red chilli powder, garam masala powder and pepper powder. You can add chilli flakes too.
• Flour - I have white flour but wheat flour works fine too. Do not add more as it may give a after taste.

Serving and Storage

Serve it hot with toasted bread or it tastes great as such too. I wouldn't recommend to store as it tastes great when hot also the consistency changes when cooled or stored. In case if you want to store, you can store in fridge then add little milk heat it up before serving. Always serve hot!

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Creamy Macaroni Pasta Recipe

Creamy Macaroni Pasta is a creamy and rich pasta made using easily available ingredients in your kitchen. Cheese is minimum in this recipe still it comes out so rich that I can say this is no lesser than mac and cheese. This is mild and not so heavy so it is my goto recipe for busy weekend dinner.

Course Breakfast, dinner

Cuisine Indian, Italian

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 3

Calories

Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

• 1 cup macaroni pasta
• salt to taste
• 4 cups water
• 2 tablespoon butter
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped
• 2 tablespoon onion finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 2 tablespoon cheese
• ¼ teaspoon pepper powder
• ¼ teaspoon mixed herbs

Instructions

• Boil 4 cups water, add salt to it. Add 1 cup macaroni pasta to it.
• Cook until it becomes soft but not mushy.
• Once cooked drain water, rinse with cold water to avoid further cooking.
• Heat 2 tablespoon butter, add ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, let it splutter.
• Add 1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped, 2 tablespoon onion finely chopped.
• Add 1 tablespoon flour.
• Give a quick saute then add salt, 1 teaspoon chilli powder, ½ teaspoon garam masala powder.
• Give a quick saute.
• Add 1 ½ cups milk.
• Give a quick mix so that it does not form lumps.
• When it starts to thicken add 2 tablespoon cheese. Cook until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
• Give a quick mix. The sauce should be thick and creamy like this.
• Add ¼ teaspoon pepper powder and ¼ teaspoon mixed herbs.
• Add cooked macaroni pasta.
• Mix well and switch off.
• Creamy Macaroni Pasta is ready!

Video

Notes

• Pasta to choose - You can choose any small pasta variety which will suit best. Macaroni is recommended for this recipe.
• Cheese to use - You can use parmesan cheese or processed cheese cubes. I used processed cheese cut into small cubes.
• Seasoning - I have used dried mixed herbs and pepper powder, you can use fresh herbs like rosemary, basil leaves etc.
• Spices - I have used red chilli powder, garam masala powder and pepper powder. You can add chilli flakes too.
• Flour - I have white flour but wheat flour works fine too. Do not add more as it may give a after taste.

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Ragi Roti is a healthy breakfast dish made using ragi flour, onion, curry leaves, green chillies and salt. It is soft but little chewy and has a mild nutty taste, these are healthy, gluten fren and tastes so good. This roti recipe is really good for breakfast or even as light snack when you feel hungry and want something wholesome and filling.

These rotis are little different from normal wheat roti because ragi gives unique taste and makes it more healthy and nutritious. The onion and green chillies add small spice and curry leaves gives nice flavour while cooking. You can have it with chutney or even plain, it tastes so good. If you want something gluten free and healthy, ragi roti is a great choice.

About Ragi Roti

Ragi Roti is a traditional Indian flatbread made from ragi flour. Making dishes using ragi flour or finger millet flour is very common in South India. The texture is soft if cooked right. It has small nutty taste which is different from wheat roti. Ragi roti can be made quickly and can make for a healthy breakfast or snack.

Taste is earthy and nutty from ragi while onions and green chillies add mild sweetness and spice. Curry leaves gives fresh aroma which makes it more tasty. It is different from normal roti and feels wholesome. You can eat it plain or with any chutney. I served it with onion thokku and it was so good.

You can make small changes if you want. You can add grated carrot or beetroot to make it little more healthy and look colourful. You can add pinch of turmeric powder or cumin powder for extra flavour. You can also sprinkle few sesame seeds on top while cooking for crunch.

I usually make ragi roti on weekends when want quick breakfast for family. It is fast to make and feels comforting. It is simple but feels satisfying. I like both sweet version and salt versions of ragi roti very much. As a kid I liked the sweet more but now like both.

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Ragi Roti Ingredients

• Ragi flour - I have used ragi flour for base. It gives nutty taste and make roti healthy. You can use other millet flour also. I used homemade sprouted ragi flour which I had in hand.
• Onion - I have added chopped onion for sweetness and small crunch. It balances ragi taste. 
• Green chillies - I just used finely chopped for mild spice. You can skip if you want mild roti.
• Curry leaves - I added for fresh aroma and flavour. You can skip if not available, roti still tastes good.
• Oil - I added for toasting the roti and greasing butter paper, you can use any oil of your choice.
• Salt - to balance the taste.
• Water - Hot water is added to ragi flour to make the dough.

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• Tandoori Roti 
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How to make Ragi Roti Step by Step

1.To a mixing bowl - add 1 cup ragi flour, add 1 medium sized onion chopped finely, 1 big green chilli, 1 tablespoon curry leaves and required salt to taste.

2.Mix this well first.

3.Add hot water little by little.

4.Mix with spatula well first until no dry flour is seen.

5.By now it will be warm enough to handle with hand.

6.Gather together to form a dough.

7.Divide into 4 equal portions.Make big lemon sized balls.

8.Grease the butter paper with few drops of oil. Place the ball and flatten it. Start patting it with your fingers.

9.It should be slightly thick like this. You can make 2 rotis at a time so that you can alternate them while one is getting cooked in the tawa.

10.Heat dosa tawa and drizzle few drops oil.

11.Carefully transfer the butter paper with roti side down. Gently peel the paper.

12.Drizzle oil at the sides and on top.

13.Cook covered for 2 minutes.

14.Flip over and cook. Toast the rotis on both the sides till golden spots appear here and there, drizzle oil.

15.Ragi roti is ready!

Expert Tips

• Flour - Any ragi flour is good to use make sure it is not fine. You can use regular ragi flour or sprouted ragi flour.
• Dough - I keep the dough moist and sticky. You can adjust water accordingly and mix. If dough is too tight then it will have more cracked edges while pressing.
• Flattening - I grease my fingers with little oil / water while flattening so it does not stick.
• Cooking on tawa - I drizzle oil on tawa and cook in medium flame. Flip only when one side is cooked.
• Making rotis - You can make two at same time and alternate while cooking. I usually make it around 3-4 inches in diameter. But it is purely your preference, you can make it big too.
• Storing leftover- I keep the leftover in fridge for 1-2 days. Reheat on tawa before serving.

Serving and Storage

Serve it as breakfast with coconut chutney, tomato chutney or spicy dip. It also goes good with yogurt or sambar. Store leftover in airtight box in fridge for 1-2 days. Reheat on tawa to make soft and warm.

FAQS

1.Can I skip green chillies?

Yes, you can skip it if you want mild roti. Still taste good with onion and curry leaves. You can even add ½ teaspoon red chilli powder replacing chillies.

2.Can I make dough ahead?

Yes, you can keep dough in fridge few hours. Bring to room temperature, sprinkle little water mix well then proceed. Storing the dough for long hours in fridge is not recommended as it may dry up.

3.Can I add vegetables?

Yes, carrot, cabbage, beetroot or zucchini grated works. Just make sure dough is not too wet.

4.Can I use wheat flour?

You can, but taste will be different. Adding wheat flour is a different recipe. THis ragi roti is traditionally made using only ragi flour.

5.Can I freeze cooked roti?

Yes, but if you want to freeze then half cook the rotis and stack them between butter paper and store in freezer. When you want to serve, thaw it then cook and serve.

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Ragi Roti Recipe

Ragi Roti is a healthy breakfast dish made using ragi flour, onion, curry leaves, green chillies and salt. It is soft but little chewy and has a mild nutty taste, these are healthy, gluten fren and tastes so good. This roti recipe is really good for breakfast or even as light snack when you feel hungry and want something wholesome and filling.

Course Main Course, Snack

Cuisine Indian

Keyword 30 mins recipes, Dinner recipe, flat bread recipes, flatbread recipes, millet recipes, ragi recipes, roti, roti recipes, tiffin recipes

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 4 rotis

Calories 256kcal

Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

• 1 cup ragi flour (finger millet flour)
• 1 medium sized onion finely chopped
• 1 green chilli finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon curry leaves finely chopped
• salt to taste
• hot water as needed
• oil to toast

Instructions

• To a mixing bowl - add 1 cup ragi flour, add 1 medium sized onion chopped finely, 1 big green chilli, 1 tablespoon curry leaves and required salt to taste.
• Mix this well first.
• Add hot water little by little.
• Mix with spatula well first until no dry flour is seen.
• By now it will be warm enough to handle with hand.
• Gather together to form a dough.
• Divide into 4 equal portions.Make big lemon sized balls.
• Grease the butter paper with few drops of oil. Place the ball and flatten it. Start patting it with your fingers.
• It should be slightly thick like this. You can make 2 rotis at a time so that you can alternate them while one is getting cooked in the tawa.
• Heat dosa tawa and drizzle few drops oil.
• Carefully transfer the butter paper with roti side down. Gently peel the paper.
• Drizzle oil at the sides and on top.
• Cook covered for 2 minutes.
• Flip over and cook. Toast the rotis on both the sides till golden spots appear here and there, drizzle oil.
• Ragi roti is ready!

Video

Notes

• Flour - Any ragi flour is good to use make sure it is not fine. You can use regular ragi flour or sprouted ragi flour.
• Dough - I keep the dough moist and sticky. You can adjust water accordingly and mix. If dough is too tight then it will have more cracked edges while pressing.
• Flattening - I grease my fingers with little oil / water while flattening so it does not stick.
• Cooking on tawa - I drizzle oil on tawa and cook in medium flame. Flip only when one side is cooked.
• Making multiple rotis - You can make two at same time and alternate while cooking.
• Storing leftover- I keep the leftover in fridge for 1-2 days. Reheat on tawa before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 50g | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 151mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 2mg

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Indori Poha is a popular street food from Indore a city in Madhya Pradesh. Made with flattened rice (poha), onion, aromatic spices, jeeravan masala and unique toppings, Indori Poha is light, flavourful, and incredibly satisfying. It has different textures like, soft, crunchy and crispy in every spoon. This is perfect for a breakfast or snack.

Unlike regular poha, this famous street-style version is known for its soft texture, subtle sweetness, vibrant yellow colour, and unique toppings that make every bite delicious. Do try this and enjoy!

About Indori Poha

Indori Poha is easy and quick to make and one of the most popular street foods in Indore. This authentic Indori Poha recipe comes together in under 30 minutes using simple pantry ingredients.

A special blend mix called 'jeeravan masala' is used in this recipe. It is a mix of spices and herbs slow roasted and grind to a spice mix. I have shared the making of jeervan masala quickly by using spice powders which gets ready in just 5 minutes. This jeeravan masala can be sprinkled on snacks and chats too.

Unlike other poha recipes this Indori Poha is different as poha is cooked first then served with unique toppings. I haven't got the opportunity to taste Indori Poha so referred few shop vendors videos and created this recipe.

It tasted so good that hubby who is not fond of poha loved it. Whether you're preparing a quick breakfast, a healthy evening snack, or a light meal, this traditional recipe delivers authentic flavours just like the poha served on the streets of Indore.

Indori Poha Video

Indori Poha Ingredients

• Poha - I have used thick poha. I just rinsed it couple of times and it was soft so did'nt have need to soak.
• Oil - Any cooking oil can be used.
• Tempering - Oil is heated and tempering is made using mustard seeds and fennel seeds.
• Green Chilli - adds heat and flavour.
• Onion - is used while cooking poha and used raw for topping too.
• Jeeravan masala - A spice blend mix sprinkled on top while serving.
• Fried peanuts - is added for crunch, do not skip this.
• Pomegranate - is added which gives it a mild sweet taste.
• Coriander leaves - adds freshness to the dish.Sev, Boondi - adds crisp and crunchy texture.
• Lemon - A small lemon wedge is added while serving. You can squeeze it on top and serve too.

Jeeravan Masala

I have used a mix of spice powders to make jeeravan masala instantly. This special spice mix blend can be used on chaats and snacks too. Just sprinkle few pinches and it gives a nice taste to your dishes.

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• Aval Upma
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How to make Indori Poha Step by Step

Making Jeervan Masala

1.For making jeervan masala take all the spices mentioned below :

• ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
• ½ teaspoon cumin powder
• ½ teaspoon coriander powder
• ½ teaspoon chat masala powder
• ¼ teaspoon garam masala powder
• a pinch black salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ginger powder
• ⅛ teaspoon hing
• ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds powder

2.Mix it together and jeervan masala is ready!

Preparing Poha

3.Take 1 cup thick poha.

4.Rinse it couple of times. Drain water completely then add salt to taste, ½ teaspoon sugar and ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder.

5.Mix it well and set aside.

Tempering

6.Heat 1 tablespoon oil add ½ teaspoon mustard seeds, let it splutter.

7.Add ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds, 1 green chilli give a quick saute.

8.Add ¼ cup onion give a quick saute until it turns transparent. You can skip onion here and add raw onion only for topping too.

9.Add poha.

10.Mix it well. Sprinkle little water.

11.Cook covered for 2-3 minutes.

12.Mix it well and your poha is ready!

13.Now get ready with all your ingredients for assembling and serving

• Cooked poha
• 2 tablespoon fried peanuts
• Jeervan masala as needed
• 2 tablespoon onion
• 2 tablespoon pomegranate
• 1 small lemon wedge
• 2 tablespoon sev, boondi
• 1 tablespoon coriander leaves

14.To the serving plate add cooked poha then sprinkle raw onion and 2 pinches of jeervan masala.

15.Add fried peanuts, pomegranate, sev, boondi and finally coriander leaves. Serve with lemon wedge and a spoon.

Enjoy eating!

Expert Tips

• Poha - I would recommend using thick poha as it absorbs moisture without becoming mushy.
• Rinse gently - Wash the poha under running water for just a few seconds and drain immediately. Over-soaking will make it soft and sticky.
• Mix well - Add salt, sugar and turmeric powder to poha and mix thoroughlly.
• Serving - After adding topping serve immediately.
• Balance the heat - Use kashmiri red chilli powder for vibrant colour and less spicy.
• Top generously - Garnish with raw onion, fried peanuts, fresh coriander, sev, pomegranate seeds, grated coconut (optional) and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for the classic Indori experience.

Serving and Storage

Serve Indori Poha fresh for the best flavour and texture. Garnish generously with raw onion, fried peanuts, sev, fresh coriander, pomegranate seeds, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Sprinkle Jeeravan Masala for the signature Indore street-style taste. Pair it with a hot cup of masala chai or Irani chai for a classic breakfast combination.

FAQS

1. What makes Indori Poha different from regular poha?

Indori Poha is soft, light, and has a chat eating experience compared to regular poha. It is traditionally topped with Jeeravan Masala, sev, fresh coriander, pomegranate seeds, and lemon juice, giving it its signature street-style flavor.

2. Which type of poha is best for this recipe?

Thick poha (medium to thick flattened rice) is the best choice because it stays fluffy after rinsing and doesn't turn mushy during cooking.

3. Why did my poha turn mushy?

This usually happens when the poha is soaked for too long or overmixed while cooking. Rinse it briefly under running water, drain well, let it rest for a few minutes, and stir gently.

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Indori Poha Recipe

Indori Poha is a popular street food from Indore a city in Madhya Pradesh. Made with flattened rice (poha), onion, aromatic spices, jeeravan masala and unique toppings, Indori Poha is light, flavourful, and incredibly satisfying. It has different textures like, soft, crunchy and crispy in every spoon. This is perfect for a breakfast or snack.

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Calories

Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

• 1 cup poha
• salt to taste
• water as needed

To temper

• 1 tablespoon oil
• ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
• ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 green chilli finely chopped
• ¼ cup onion finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder

For topping

• 2 tablespoon fried peanuts
• jeeravan masala as needed
• 2 tablespoon onion
• 2 tablespoon pomegranate
• 1 small lemon wedge
• 2 tablespoon sev, boondi
• 1 tablespoon coriander leaves

For Jeeravan Masala

• ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
• ½ teaspoon cumin powder
• ½ teaspoon coriander powder
• ½ teaspoon chat masala powder
• ¼ teaspoon garam masala powder
• ⅛ teaspoon ginger powder
• ⅛ teaspoon hing
• ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds powder
• a pinch black salt

Instructions

Making Jeervan Masala

• For making jeervan masala take all the spices mentioned
• Mix it together and jeervan masala is ready!

Preparing Poha

• Take 1 cup thick poha.
• Rinse it couple of times. Drain water completely then add salt to taste, ½ teaspoon sugar and ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder.
• Mix it well and set aside.

Tempering

• Heat.1 tablespoon oil add ½ teaspoon mustard seeds, let it splutter.
• Add ¼ cup onion give a quick saute until it turns transparent. You can skip onion here and add raw onion only for topping too.
• Add poha.
• Mix it well. Sprinkle little water.
• Cook covered for 2-3 minutes.
• Mix it well and your poha is ready!
• Now get ready with all your ingredients for assembling and serving
• To the serving plate add cooked poha then sprinkle raw onion and 2 pinches of jeervan masala.
• Add fried peanuts, pomegranate, sev, boondi and finally coriander leaves. Serve with lemon wedge and a spoon.

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Notes

• Poha - I would recommend using thick poha as it absorbs moisture without becoming mushy.
• Rinse gently - Wash the poha under running water for just a few seconds and drain immediately. Over-soaking will make it soft and sticky.
• Mix well - Add salt, sugar and turmeric powder to poha and mix thoroughlly.
• Serving - After adding topping serve immediately.
• Balance the heat - Use kashmiri red chilli powder for vibrant colour and less spicy.
• Top generously - Garnish with raw onion, fried peanuts, fresh coriander, sev, pomegranate seeds, grated coconut (optional) and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for the classic Indori experience.

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Fried Rice Style Oats is a simple dish made using rolled oats with vegetables, garlic and soya sauce. It gives it a taste of fried rice without any rice at all. The oats just stay light and separate rather than mushy, the vegetables add some crunch totally irrestible.

This can be made for breakfast, lunch, dinner or just as quick snack when there is not much time to cook, and whole thing looks colourful with carrot and cabbage mixed. It takes about half an hour start to finish, most of it just stirring and sautéing so it works well on busy days too.

About Fried Rice Style Oats 

Fried Rice Style Oats is a simple variation to regular vegetable fried rice, using same garlic, pepper and soya sauce flavours, only the base is oats. It has become common breakfast or light meal option in a lot of South Indian homes where people are trying to eat more oats but still want something savoury.

This recipe taste comes mostly from garlic and pepper, oats give a soft, chewy bite once cooked and carrot also gives the dish most of its colour along with bit of natural sweetness. This also works packed for lunch boxes since it does not go soggy quickly.

Rolled oats work best for this since they hold together well and do not turn to mush as easily as quick cooking oats, though quick oats can be used if that is what is available, just use less water and watch the time closely. Cabbage can be swapped for beans or peas, and spring onions can be added on top if there are some in fridge, they add nice fresh bite. 

I usually make this on days when the fridge has bits of vegetables left over from something else, it is one of those recipes that does not really need exact quantities.

Last week I was not in a mood to have porridge so tried this oats fried rice style.With the little dosa batter made dosas for the kids so me and hubby had this for breakfast.

If you like fried rice flavour then am sure you will love this too. After trying oats upma have got the knack to cook oats without mushing it up. Do try this and let me know how you like it.

Fried Rice Style Oats Ingredients

• Rolled oats - Rolled oats just hold its shape much better than instant oats once cooked, giving that separate grain like texture similar to rice.
• Garlic - Crushed garlic is sautéed first and gives more strong flavour.
• Onions - Onions add little sweetness once sautéed.
• Carrot - Carrot brings colour mainly, along with mild sweetness and some crunch, lengthwise chopping works better than dicing it.
• Cabbage - Adds volume without much flavour of its own, softens little on cooking but should still have some bite left.
• Soya sauce - Just small amount is needed here, this is what makes the dish taste like fried rice rather than plain sautéed oats.
• Pepper powder - Gives the heat in this recipe since there is no green chilli used, can be adjusted up if a spicier taste is wanted.
• Salt - Balances everything out, add gradually since soya sauce already carries some saltiness.
• Water - Only used little at a time while cooking oats, this is what keeps oats fluffy instead of turning them soft and sticky.
• Oil - Needed to sauté garlic and vegetables properly, plain cooking oil works fine here, nothing needs to be fancy.

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• Bread Upma
• Pori Upma
• Tomato Quinoa
• How to cook quinoa
• Millet upma

How to make Fried Rice Style Oats

1.Dry roast oats until slightly golden and a nutty aroma comes

2.Sprinkle 2 tablespoon water cook covered for few minutes then fluff it. Do not pour more water just sprinkle and cook. This is the key to to cook oats without turning mushy.

3.Repeat this(sprinkle water, cook covered fluff it up)until oats is cooked soft yet grains separate, Set aside to cool. Heat oil in a pan - add crushed garlic and saute for a minute.

4.Then add onion saute till transparent. Add carrot and cabbage. Saute for few minutes until it shrinks.

5.Add capsicum toss and cook for few minutes. Do not let the crunchiness go so just toss and cook. Add soya sauce.

6.Add pepper powder and required salt.

7.Cook in high flame for a minute, toss well. Finally add cooked oats and toss it.Mix well and switch off. Add more pepper powder if needed.

Serve hot with tomato sauce!

Expert Tips

• Roasting - I dry roast oats until it smells nutty, this step really changes the final flavour and texture.
• Water - Sprinkle water in small amount rather than pouring it in one go, pouring too much is main reason oats turn mushy.
• Vegetables texture - Cook them on a high flame for couple of minutes so they still have some bite left when serving.
• Cooling - I let cooked oats sit for a few minutes before adding to the pan, it tosses together much more easily this way.
• Oats choice - Quick cooking oats work in pinch but rolled oats give firmer, less mushy result, so that is usually the better choice.
• Tasting - Everyone has different spice tolerance, so it helps to taste once before adding more pepper at end.

Serving and Storage

Serve Fried Rice Style Oats hot, straight off pan, with bit of tomato sauce on the side or plain itself. Works fine on its own without any accompaniment if you are eating it as quick meal. Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

FAQS

1.Can I make it with cooking oats?

You can, just reduce the water a little since they cook much faster.

2.Why did my oats turn mushy?

You probably added too much water, so add it little by little next time.

3.Can I add spring onions?

You definitely can. I skipped them because I didn't have any.

4.Can I add other vegetables?

Yes you can go ahead and use any vegetables you have at home.

5.Can this be make this and store?

Yes you can make this ahead and store for one day and have it. don not keep it for more than that.

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Fried Rice Style Oats Recipe

Fried Rice Style Oats is a simple dish made using rolled oats with vegetables, garlic and soya sauce. It gives it a taste of fried rice without any rice at all. The oats just stay light and separate rather than mushy, the vegetables add some crunch totally irrestible.

Course Breakfast, Main Course

Cuisine American, Chinese, French, Indian, Indo Chinese, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican

Keyword fried rice recipes, fry, fry recipes, oats breakfast recipes, oats recipes

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 2 people

Calories 188kcal

Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 teaspoon garlic
• ½ cup onions chopped lengthwise
• ¼ cup carrot chopped lengthwise
• ½ cup cabbage chopped lengthwise
• ¼ teaspoon soya sauce
• ¾ teaspoon pepper powder
• salt to taste
• water as needed

Instructions

• Dry roast oats until slightly golden and a nutty aroma comes.
• Sprinkle 2 tablespoon water cook covered for few mins then fluff it, Do not pour more water just sprinkle and cook. This is the key to to cook oats without turning mushy.
• Repeat this until oats is cooked soft yet grains remain separate. Set aside to cool.
• Heat oil in a pan - add crushed garlic and saute for a minute.
• Then add onion saute till transparent. Add carrot and cabbage. Saute for few mins until it shrinks.
• Add capsicum toss and cook for few mins. Do not let the crunchiness go so just toss and cook. Add soya sauce.
• Add pepper powder and required salt. Cook in high flame for a minute, toss well.
• Finally add cooked oats and toss it. Mix well and switch off.
• Add more pepper powder if needed.
• Serve Fried Oats hot with tomato sauce!

Notes

• Roasting - I dry roast oats until it smells nutty, this step really changes the final flavour and texture.
• Water - Sprinkle water in small amount rather than pouring it in one go, pouring too much is main reason oats turn mushy.
• Vegetables texture - Cook them on a high flame for couple of minutes so they still have some bite left when serving.
• Cooling - I let cooked oats sit for a few minutes before adding to the pan, it tosses together much more easily this way.
• Oats choice - Quick cooking oats work in pinch but rolled oats give firmer, less mushy result, so that is usually the better choice.
• Tasting - Everyone has different spice tolerance, so it helps to taste once before adding more pepper at end.

Nutrition

Serving: 125g | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3003IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg

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