Onion or kanda poha (Avalakki) recipe
Flattened or beaten rice is used to prepare avalakki or poha which is a light snack and with spices, chillies, onions and peas added to it makes up for an ideal and nutritious breakfast. This dish is very popular in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Ingredients
- Beaten or flattened rice - 2 1/2 cups
- Onions - 2 nos (chopped finely)
- Green peas - 2 tablespoons
- Green chillies - 5 nos
- Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
- Urad dal - 1 teaspoon
- Chana dal - 1 teaspoon
- Cashew nuts - 1 tablespoon
- Ground nuts - 1 tablespoon
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt to taste
- 1 string of curry leaves
- Few coriander leaves
- Sugar - 2 teaspoons
- Lemon - 1 no
- Grated coconut - 2 tablespoons
- Oil - 2 tablespoons
Method
Step 1
HOW TO MAKE AVALAKKI OR POHA RECIPE Soak flattened rice for 2 minutes with just enough water to immerse the flattened rice.
Step 2
Then remove the water with the help of a strainer and set aside.
Step 3
Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds. Once they start spluttering, add urad dal, chana dal, cashewnuts, and ground nuts and stir fry till the dals turn light brown.
Step 4
Add green chillies, green peas, curry leaves, onions and saute for some time till the onions become translucent.
Step 5
Add flattened rice, turmeric powderr, salt, sugar and mix well.
Step 6
Cook on a low flame for 5 to 7 minutes and then remove from heat.
Step 7
Add the lemon juice and combine together.
Step 8
Garnish with coriander leaves and grated coconut.
Step 9
Serve avalakki or onion poha hot.