Aval upma is easy to prepare and very delicious breakfast.
Ingredients
Aval / Flattened Rice / Rice Flakes / Poha
Mustard Seed
Cumin Seed
Chana Dal
Urad Dal
Cashew
Asafoetida
Curry leaves
Onion finely chopped
Grated Ginger
Green Chilli finely chopped
Tomato finely chopped
Turmeric Powder
Coriander Leaves
Cooking Oil
Salt
Water
Method -
1. Wash aval in water for 1-2 times and drain it in a colander. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
2. Add oil to a hot pan / kadai .
3. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. When seeds begin to sputter, and chana dal, urad dal, cashew , asafoetida and curry leaves. Cook until dals become light brown.
4. Add chopped onion, grated ginger and chopped green chillies. Saute until onion becomes translucent.
5. Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder and salt and mix well.
6. Add Aval and roasted peanuts and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Garnish with Coriander leaves. Turn off the flame. Aval upma is ready.
Note - If you are using thick red aval, rinse the aval 2-3 times, drain the water completely and then sprinkle little water. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes, so that it will become soft.
