poha-aval

How to make Poha - Aval

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Ingredients for 2-3 servings .

• Aval - 1 cup
• Onion - 1 large
• green chillis - 2
• Ginger - paste or finely chopped - 1/4 tsp
• curry leaves - 7-8
• oil - 3 tbsp
• Mustard seeds - ½ teaspoon
• salt - 1 1/2 tsp or to taste
• sugar - ½ tsp
• Fresh grated coconut - 2 tbsp
• coriander leaves - 1 small bunch

Preparation for Making Poha

• Put aval in a colander and hold it under running water. Or else, you can wash aval in a bowl and remove all water. Keep aside for about 10 minutes.
• Chop onion, coriander leaves.
• Chop green chilles in big pieces or slit in two.

Cooking Poha Method:

1. Heat oil in a deep pan.
2. Add mustard seeds. When they crackle Add chili pieces. Fry for a few seconds.
3. Add chopped onion. Fry till onion is transparent.
4. Add turmeric powder, ginger paste.
5. Reduce flame. Add aval, salt, sugar. Mix well.
6. Sprinkle a little water if needed - if you like softer poha. Cover and cook for 5 minutes on low flame.
7. Add grated coconut, chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.

Tips:

1. You can also add mixed vegetables - green peas, potato, capsicums in addition to or instead of onions.
2. Do not leave too much water in the aval after washing. That will make it like a paste.