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Home » BACHELOR COOKING » Aval upma recipe, south Indian style poha

Aval upma recipe, south Indian style poha

April 4, 2013 by Raks Anand 30 Comments /

Aval Upma recipe - flattened rice upmaAval upma is one easy and healthy breakfast recipe. I like the recipes simplicity and amazing flavours too, in spite of its simplicity. 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. I 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 pullayar koil( Ganesh temple) near our house. Its 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. It 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 😊.  But what I make is with onion version. You can make it No onion too. So here is the simple recipe I learnt from my mom.
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Aval upma recipe

Recipe Cuisine: Indian  |  Recipe Category: Breakfast
Prep Time: 15 mins    |  Cook time: 5 mins    |  Serves: 2

Ingredients

Aval / flattened rice (thick variety) – 1 cup


Onion – 1


Green chilli – 4


Ginger, very finely chopped – 1 tblsp


Coconut, grated – 3 tblsp


Coconut oil – 1 tsp


Curry leaves – 1 sprig


water and salt – as needed


To temper

Coconut oil (edible) – 2 tbsp


Mustard – 3/4 tsp


Urad dal – 1 tsp


Channa dal – 2 tsp


Method

  1. Wash and drain the water completely from aval and soak it in hot water along with salt. The water should be just enough to immerse the aval/ poha. Keep covered and let it be aside until you cook. It should be atleast 15 mins time so that the aval/ poha absorbs all the water.
  2. aval upma step 1

  3. Heat kadai with oil and temper with the items given under ‘To temper’ table in order. Add curry leaves followed by chopped ginger and slit green chillies. Give a quick stir and add finely chopped onion and fry until transparent. Add the soaked aval and stir well.
  4. aval upma step 2

  5. After levelling with the ladle, cook covered for 3 – 4 minutes in medium flame.
  6. aval upma step 3

  7. Once done, add the coconut gratings and drizzle some coconut oil over and mix well.
    4-aval
Notes
    • For no onion version, skip onion and add a pinch of asafoetida while tempering.
    • This upma can have a lot of variations, you can add chopped tomatoes along with onions. Add vegetables, turmeric and squeeze some lemon.

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

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  1. Anonymous

    April 4, 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

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  2. Akila

    April 4, 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 4, 2013 at 4:19 am

    This looks like coconut rice… Loved ur version….

    Reply
  4. Divya Kudua

    April 4, 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 4, 2013 at 4:45 am

    Perfect lighting…

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  6. RAKS KITCHEN

    April 4, 2013 at 4:47 am

    No this will be entirely different aroma Akila 🙂

    Reply
  7. Gayathri Ramanan

    April 4, 2013 at 4:49 am

    healthy breakfast recipe..looks simply delicious

    Reply
  8. Kaveri Venkatesh

    April 4, 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 4, 2013 at 6:23 am

    Love this version Upma..

    Reply
  10. AparnaRajeshkumar

    April 4, 2013 at 8:31 am

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

    Reply
  11. Sona - Quick Picks

    April 4, 2013 at 9:47 am

    simple n humble..!

    Reply
  12. Veena Theagarajan

    April 4, 2013 at 11:36 am

    simple satisfying meal

    Reply
  13. Sushma Madhuchandra

    April 4, 2013 at 11:53 am

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

    Reply
  14. Priya Suresh

    April 4, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    Love that bowl of droolworthy aval upma.

    Reply
  15. Kitchen Queen

    April 4, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    love it , perfect breakfast bowl.

    Reply
  16. divya

    April 4, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    look absolutely perfect and very tempting ..

    Reply
  17. Anonymous

    April 4, 2013 at 8:11 pm

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

    Reply
  18. DEESHA

    April 4, 2013 at 9:45 pm

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

    Reply
  19. Shabitha Karthikeyan

    April 5, 2013 at 12:13 am

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

    Reply
  20. Nagashree

    April 5, 2013 at 2:17 am

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

    Reply
  21. Vanamala Hebbar

    April 5, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    Nice pics…i make this everyweek

    Reply
  22. Akila

    April 6, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    Oh ok.. Thanks Raji…

    Reply
  23. JEYASHRI SURESH

    April 6, 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 7, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    Looks delicious! Perfect breakfast!! 🙂
    http://www.rita-bose-cooking.com/

    Reply
  25. Sharmilee! :)

    April 8, 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. Karan Fagne

    May 10, 2013 at 3:48 am

    Your recipe is looks awsme, you give the easiest way to prepare this recipe, from your recipe tips many people gets advantage. Regards, Poha

    Reply
  29. 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
  30. Raks anand

    May 15, 2013 at 12:05 pm

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

    Reply

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