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    Aval upma recipe, south Indian style poha

    April 4, 2013 by Raks Anand 29 Comments / Jump to Recipe

    Aval upma is one easy and healthy breakfast recipe. I like the recipes simplicity and amazing flavours too, in spite of its simplicity.

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    This is my mom’s version of aval upma and it has no potato in it like the ones north Indians makes.

    I have heard that about my friends, yet to try that way. But love this version too very much.

    Love all the things that are made with aval/ poha/ flattened rice. Mainly because of its simplicity.

    Be it Lemon poha or puli aval, its more easier as there is no cutting process needed for it.

    MIL and mom makes even a soaked sweet version of aval with jaggery which can be eaten as snack in the evenings.

    As always I have a small flashback story for this recipe too😷. There is a small pillayar koil (Ganesh temple) near our house.

    It's very small temple. We often go there. There, they serve this as prasadam, but its a no onion version.

    It will be so white, with ginger flavour along with green chilly, curry leaves and mainly coconut oil flavour.

    Will be simply D-I-V-I-N-E ! Since it's a small temple, the kurukal’s wife only makes the prasadam and since in small quantity, it will be so homely and amazing as well.

    I have tasted only once or may be twice, but still I could remember those flavours and taste! That much great it was 😊.Β 

    aval upma
    aval upma

    Ingredients

    aval upma ingredients
    • Aval - Aval in Tamil means flattened rice or rice flakes. It is also known as poha in Hindi. There are many varieties of aval - Thick, thin, red rice flakes etc.
      I used thin aval in this post. I have used other aval too, but it needs soaking.
      This is an updated post, in old version I used thick aval.
    • Onion - You can skip it and use asafoetida while tempering. Lots of onion means more tasty.
    • Oil - I used coconut oil as we have to be generous and this adds more flavor. But you can use any variety.
    • Green chilli - This not only provides spice but also flavor.
    • Ginger - Helps for intense flavor as well as digesting easily.

    Variations

    • No Onion poha: You can make it No onion too. Skip onion and add coconut gratings towards end for garnish.
    • Add grated carrot along onion or some cooked peas, potatoes etc.

    Using thick poha

    If you are using thick aval, you should pre-soak before making upma. Wash and soak with water just as the same level of aval. You can do it in hot water , warm water or regular temperature.

    Just the soaking time differs.

    But if you are using thin poha, just wash and drain water, otherwise it may turn mushy.

    Step by step photos

    1. Take aval in a bowl firstly and wash well for 2-3 times. I used thin aval.

    aval, poha, flattened rice, rice flakes
    wash

    2. Drain water completely and mix salt gently.

    salt

    3. Set aside.

    set aside

    4. Heat a kadai with oil and firstly splutter mustard. Then add the dals, roasting until golden. In goes chilli, ginger and curry leaves.

    temper aval

    5. After that, add finely chopped onion.

    onion

    6. Saute furthermore until they are soft.

    saute

    7. In goes the aval with salt next.

    add aval

    8. After that mix gently.

    mix

    9. Level the aval and cook covered.

    cook covered

    10. After two minutes, open the lid. Drizzle coconut oil.

    coconut oil

    11. Gently mix again and switch off the stove.

    aval upma ready

    Serve hot or not, it tastes and smells wonderful. Enjoy as breakfast/ dinner or snack.

    aval upma

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    Aval upma recipe

    Aval upma is one easy and healthy breakfast recipe. Flattened rice cooked with south Indian flavors and lots of coconut oil.
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine Indian
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Servings 2 people
    Cup measurements

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 cups Aval Rice flakes, I used thin variety
    • 1 Onion
    • 3 Green chilli
    • 1 tablespoon Ginger very finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
    • 1 sprig Curry leaves
    • Salt as needed

    To temper

    • 2 tablespoon Coconut oil
    • Β½ teaspoon Mustard
    • 1 teaspoon Urad dal
    • 2 teaspoon Chana dal
    • 1 sprig Curry leaves
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    Instructions

    • Take aval in a bowl firstly and wash well for 2-3 times. I used
    • Drain water completely and mix salt gently.
    • Set aside.
    • Heat a kadai with oil and firstly splutter mustard. Then add the dals, roasting until golden. In goes chilli, ginger and curry leaves.
    • After that, add finely chopped onion.
    • Saute furthermore until they are soft.
    • In goes the aval with salt next.
    • After that mix gently.
    • Level the aval and cook covered.
    • After two minutes, open the lid. Drizzle coconut oil.
    • Gently mix again and switch off the stove.

    Video

    Notes

    • For no onion version, skip onion and add a pinch of asafoetida while tempering. Add some fresh grated coconut for garnish.
    • This upma can have a lot of variations, you can add chopped tomatoes along with onions. Add vegetables, turmeric and squeeze some lemon.
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    Comments

    1. Anonymous

      April 04, 2013 at 3:59 am

      I always never add turmeric as I want it to resemble regular upma. My mom also makes it this way only. But I love love the coconut oil as it gives it that flavour and aroma! Yummy!

      Shobha

      Reply
    2. Akila

      April 04, 2013 at 4:06 am

      Adding coconut oil and coconut reminds me of the coconut rice... Does this also tastes the same Raji?

      Reply
    3. Sangeetha Nambi

      April 04, 2013 at 4:19 am

      This looks like coconut rice... Loved ur version....

      Reply
    4. Divya Kudua

      April 04, 2013 at 4:41 am

      I love the simple version which you mentioned-no onion and spiced only with green chilly and ginger.Simple but so delicious!

      Reply
    5. Revathi

      April 04, 2013 at 4:45 am

      Perfect lighting...

      Reply
    6. RAKS KITCHEN

      April 04, 2013 at 4:47 am

      No this will be entirely different aroma Akila πŸ™‚

      Reply
    7. Gayathri Ramanan

      April 04, 2013 at 4:49 am

      healthy breakfast recipe..looks simply delicious

      Reply
    8. Kaveri Venkatesh

      April 04, 2013 at 5:55 am

      The perfect breakfast for me...Adding some peanuts also gives a wonderful crunch to it...Lovely pictures.

      Reply
    9. MJ Delights

      April 04, 2013 at 6:23 am

      Love this version Upma..

      Reply
    10. AparnaRajeshkumar

      April 04, 2013 at 8:31 am

      the way u close the plate on the tawa ! amazing πŸ™‚ i generally do this process for quick boiling ! lovely picture πŸ™‚ every food has got this own story πŸ™‚ we all love the story and so as photo + REcipe of yours !

      Reply
    11. Sona - Quick Picks

      April 04, 2013 at 9:47 am

      simple n humble..!

      Reply
    12. Veena Theagarajan

      April 04, 2013 at 11:36 am

      simple satisfying meal

      Reply
    13. Sushma Madhuchandra

      April 04, 2013 at 11:53 am

      My mom makes it the same way. The only extra thing she adds is the peanuts for the tempering πŸ™‚

      Reply
    14. Priya Suresh

      April 04, 2013 at 12:09 pm

      Love that bowl of droolworthy aval upma.

      Reply
    15. Kitchen Queen

      April 04, 2013 at 3:03 pm

      love it , perfect breakfast bowl.

      Reply
    16. divya

      April 04, 2013 at 7:48 pm

      look absolutely perfect and very tempting ..

      Reply
    17. Anonymous

      April 04, 2013 at 8:11 pm

      Looks good !! πŸ™‚ I love the sweet version of this with jaggery and coconut..perfect evening snack !!

      Reply
    18. DEESHA

      April 04, 2013 at 9:45 pm

      This is exactly how we make Avalakki at home. ESP on no onion days

      Reply
    19. Shabitha Karthikeyan

      April 05, 2013 at 12:13 am

      I make this often. Simple and Easy breakfast recipe. Nice pictures Raji.

      Reply
    20. Nagashree

      April 05, 2013 at 2:17 am

      This is exactly how I make it too. wonderful breakfast. btw, I have the same bowl πŸ™‚

      Reply
    21. Vanamala Hebbar

      April 05, 2013 at 4:47 pm

      Nice pics...i make this everyweek

      Reply
    22. Akila

      April 06, 2013 at 1:47 pm

      Oh ok.. Thanks Raji...

      Reply
    23. JEYASHRI SURESH

      April 06, 2013 at 1:57 pm

      This way of making aval upma is new to me. Sounds simple and nice. Pretty clicks

      Reply
    24. Rita Bose

      April 07, 2013 at 1:17 pm

      Looks delicious! Perfect breakfast!! πŸ™‚
      http://www.rita-bose-cooking.com/

      Reply
    25. Sharmilee! :)

      April 08, 2013 at 2:17 pm

      Simple yet flavourful upma, love the upma seeing ur pics, lovely clicks!!

      Reply
    26. Nivedhanams Sowmya

      April 20, 2013 at 5:34 am

      Oh the perfect bowl of goodness!!! so delicious breakfast!!!
      Sowmya

      Reply
    27. guru

      April 24, 2013 at 7:27 am

      hai

      Reply
    28. Babooty

      May 15, 2013 at 12:02 pm

      Hi
      "wash and drain aval completely .Then soak in hot water?
      In kerala we are getting aval which i feel different one(not like shown in your picture. Even i wash it it becomes soggy and keeping for soak all become mashy :(. Any option if the aval is too flat?

      Reply
    29. Raks anand

      May 15, 2013 at 12:05 pm

      If you are using thin variety, then please dont soak.

      Reply

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