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Aval Upma

Aval Upma

Ravi Chandran
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian, Indian, Tamilnadu
Servings 4 people
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Diet Vegetarian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup Poha / அவல் - aval
  • 2 nos Onion / வெங்காயம் - finely chopped
  • 4 - 5 nos Green Chili, Fresh / பச்சை மிளகாய் - long slits, adjust to your spice level
  • 1 inch Ginger / இஞ்சி - finely chopped
  • 1 bunch Coriander leaves, Fresh / கொத்தமல்லி - chopped
  • 1 bunch Curry leaves, Fresh / கருவேப்பிலை
  • 1 tsp Salt / உப்பு - adjust to your taste
  • 1 tbsp Cashew nut / முந்திரிப் பருப்பு
  • 1 tbsp Peanut / வேர்க் கடலை
  • 2 tbsp Green Peas, Fresh / பச்சைப் பட்டாணி - optional
  • 1 tsp Mustard seed / கடுகு
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder / மஞ்சள் தூள்
  • 1 tsp Urad Dhal / உளுத்தம் பருப்பு
  • 1 tsp Chana Dhal / கடலைப் பருப்பு
  • 1 pinch Asafoetida / பெருங்காயம்
  • 2 tbsp Oil / எண்ணெய்

Instructions
 

  • Wash poha under running water for 1-2min [if you use thick poha, then soak it for 5~7min]
  • Drain water and keep aside
  • Heat oil in a pan
  • Temper mustard allow it to splutter
  • Add urad dhal, chana dhal and fry them well until golden brown
  • Add curry leaves, green chili, ginger and fry well
  • Add cashew nut/ pea nut and fry them well
  • Add onion and sauté until raw smell goes off
  • Add green peas and sauté until its soft
  • Add turmeric powder, asafoetida, salt and mix well
  • Add poha and mix and cook for few minutes
  • Garnish with coriander leaves
  • Serve with coconut/mint chutney

Notes

Variation
* You may add fresh grated coconut to garnish which will give a different taste
* You may add little lemon juice, if you like little tangy taste
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