Kanda Poha/Aval Upma

Poha or Aval is flattened rice which swells when added to Hot water. There are lot of variety of Poha/ Aval available . According to my experience its good if you use Poha/ Aval which is in the pic below....

You will get the thin variety also available but those usually take long time to cook.

Ingredients:

1. Poha/ Aval                                              1 cup

2. Onion                                                       1

3. Green Chilly                                            2

4. Fried Ground Nut(without skin)         1/4 cup

5. Curry leaves

6. Coriander  Leaves

7. Turmeric Powder                                a Pinch

8. Salt

9. Oil

10. Lemon Juice                                            1/4 tsp

11. Mustard Seeds

Method:

1. Boil 2 cups of water in a vessel. Once the water boils wash and add the Poha/ Aval into the boiling water.

2. Switch off the flame. Let the poha/ Aval remain in the Hot water for 3 mins.

3. Then Stain the water and Spread the Aval/Poha in a plate and let it dry for 2 mins.

4. In a kadai, Add oil , Mustard Seeds, Green Chillies, Curry leaves . Saute them and then add Onion, Turmeric Powder and Ground nuts.

5. After a min add the Poha/ Aval. See to it it is dry and does not have water in it.

6. Add the lemon Juice. If you feel the poha is dry or not cooked Just sprinkle few drops of water,
Close the lid and cook for 2 mins. Garnish with Coriander Leaves.

Your Yummy and Tasty Breakfast or Snack is ready.