From contemporary street foods to traditional delicacies, Ajmer is the home of all. While there, you can enjoy the signature dish of kadi kachori and Sohan Halwa to various super delicious superfoods.
There are multiple varieties of superfoods, which you can find in the city. However, the Pohe is one of the most famous, which is also the best breakfast dish that gives instant energy to motivate you to explore some must-visit places of Ajmer.
What is Poha
Poha is one of the most popular breakfasts not only in Ajmer but also in entire India. It is also called Flattened rice and can be consumed with very little cooking. Because the Pohe is very popular all across the country, you can find the different varieties in different parts of India. Similarly, the Rajasthani Poha is one of the variants of Poha, which you can find not only in Ajmer but also in the entire state of Rajasthan, and the Rajasthani traditional cooking style makes it more delicious. Therefore, it is the must-have dish in Ajmer.
This Flattened rice is cooked with onions, potatoes, herbs, and multiple spices to make it super tasty. It can be defined as a blend of multiple food items, which are collectively cooked.
Generally, Poha is served alone, however, enjoying it with a cup of tea is the best option. Apart from it, the Dahi(curd) Poha is also very famous you may consider trying it too. There are multiple ways but do not forget to squeeze the lemon wedges on the top.
Where to eat Poha in Ajmer
Name: Fragrance of India
Address: Unique Tower,2nd Floor, Pushkar Rd, near Mittal Hospital, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305004
Name: Rasoi – The Train Restaurant
Address: Swami Complex, 3rd Floor, Sardar Patel Marg, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001
Name: Chatkazz Fast Food Ajmer
Address: Pragati Nagar Rd, near Florence Apartment, Kotra, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001
Name: Ambrosia – Best Restaurant In Ajmer
Address: Near JLN Hospital, Lohagal Road, Nagina Bagh, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305001
Name: Silver Leaf Restaurant
Address: Hotel Embassy Jaipur Road, opposite City Power House, Rajasthan 305001
Name: foodie chacha Ajmer
Address: Royal Thai spa, Shop no 1, near baba gopal Das colony, opp:, Makarwali Rd, Panchsheel Nagar, Ajmer, Rajasthan 305004
Price: start from 50 INR.
Recipe
We are presenting the best recipe to prepare the Poha at home with the same taste. You can follow these easiest and quick steps.
Ingredients
- Poha
- Freshly grated coconut
- Onions
- Green Chili
- Coriander leaves
- Salt
- Lemon
- Water
- Mustard seeds
- Oil
- Curry leaves
- Turmeric
- Asafoetida
- Peanuts
Take a bowl, put the Pohe then add the onion, grated coconut, Coriander leaves, Salt, Lemon juice then mix them very well. To give it a good mixture, we need to add the water.
Pour the oil into a pan and heat it. After some time, add the Mustard seeds, chopped Green Chili, and Curry leaves. Let it be crisp, and add Asafoetida.
Now pour the previously mixed Poha and cover it and cook well. Meanwhile, roast the peanuts until golden and crunchy.
Poha is ready to serve, now you can add the crunchy peanuts on the top of Poha and enjoy its deliciousness.