May 22, 2011

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.



1 comment:

  1. looks nice and recipe seems easy too..:) i used to over cook the poha every time:( thanks a lot..:)

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