Aval Uppuma

Aval Also Known as  Poha, Powa, Flattened rice, Pressed rice, Flaked rice. The flakes are able to absorb a large volume of liquid when used in various dishes, so they absorb flavors well. They are very popular in Asian cooking, but in Western countries they are more often used commercially in the production of cereals and rice snacks.

  Health Benefits:

• Lactose free. Fat free. Heart healthy.
• Good source of 11 essential vitamins and minerals including iron.

Aval Uppuma is my comfort food. When Paddy is on travel, I prefer to cook fast. This Uppuma  is my first choice, because I can make this Uppuma with in 6 minutes.

Ingredients:

Aval (poha):                    1 cup

Chopped carrot –             ½ cup

Green Peas –                   ½ cup

 Chopped Ginger –           1/2 tsp

Green chilies (or Red):       2-3 (Chopped)

Cilantro Chopped –           2bsp

Oil –                              2 tsp

Salt:                             to taste

Peanuts (optional):      handful (roasted)

Coconut –                   1 tbsp

For Seasoning:

Mustard seed:                    1/2 tsp

Asafetida (Hing):             1/4 tsp

Urad dal:                         1 tsp

Curry leaves                         : few

Method:

• Soak the Aval (Poha) for about 3 minutes and wash it well and strain it. And let it dry in the strainer for about 2 minutes.
•  In mean time,cook  the carrot and green peas in microwave for 4 minutes.
•  Heat oil and do seasoning with mustard seeds, Urad dal, curry leaves, turmeric powder, green chillies, ginger and Asafetida.
• Add cooked carrot, green peas and  peanuts(optional) and fry for a minute.
• Finally toss poha and mix thoroughly.
• Keep stirring and fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Finally add the shredded coconut and mix well.
• Remove from the stove and garnish with cilantro.
• Serve with yoghurt/pickle.