South Indian RecipesBreakfastVegetarian

Aval Upma Recipe - South Indian Style Poha

Name: Aval Upma Recipe - South Indian Style Poha
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Indian Recipes
Ingredients: 2 cups poha (flattened rice); 1 tablespoon sunflower oil; 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing); 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera); 1 teaspoon black urad dal (split); 1 onion - finely chopped; 2 green chillies - finely chopped; 1 inch ginger - finely chopped; 1 sprig curry leaves - roughly torn; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi); salt - to taste; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts (moongphali); 4 sprig coriander (dhania) leaves - finely chopped

A vegetarian South Indian Recipes recipe with poha (flattened rice), sunflower oil, asafoetida (hing). Ready in 30 min, serves 4.

Curated byAditi Iyer🇮🇳

Calories

725kcal

Estimated Cost

₹375-525

Carbs94g

Protein44g

Fats19g

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Instructions

11 steps

1
To begin making Aval Upma Recipe, place the poha in a sieve and rinse it under running cold water
poha (flattened rice)(2 cups)
2
The texture of the aval should be such that it is neither hard nor completely soft
3
Once you've washed the poha, let the water drain from it and keep it aside
poha (flattened rice)(2 cups)
4
In a heavy bottomed pan, heat oil on medium heat, add asafoetida, mustard seeds, cumin seeds and split urad dal
asafoetida (hing)(1/4 teaspoon)mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)black urad dal (split)(1 teaspoon)
5
Allow the seeds to crackle and saute till the urad dal turns golden brown in color
mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)black urad dal (split)(1 teaspoon)
6
Once it is done, add roughly torn curry leaves, finely chopped onion, green chillies, ginger and saute for a couple of minutes, until the onions are soft and translucent
onion - finely chopped(1)green chillies - finely chopped(2)inch ginger - finely chopped(1)sprig curry leaves - roughly torn(1)sprig coriander (dhania) leaves - finely chopped(4)
7
Once the onions are soft and translucent, add turmeric powder, drained poha, sprinkle some water and salt to taste
poha (flattened rice)(2 cups)onion - finely chopped(1)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/4 teaspoon)salt - to taste
8
Stir well to combine and allow the aval to become warm
9
Cover and cook for about two to three minutes and then turn off the heat
10
Garnish with roasted peanuts, finely chopped coriander leaves and finish Aval Upma with freshly squeezed lemon juice
onion - finely chopped(1)green chillies - finely chopped(2)inch ginger - finely chopped(1)sprig curry leaves - roughly torn(1)lemon juice(1 teaspoon)tablespoons roasted peanuts (moongphali)(2)sprig coriander (dhania) leaves - finely chopped(4)
11
Serve the Aval Upma Recipe with Masala Chai and Fruit Bowl for a delicious breakfast

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South Indian RecipesBreakfastVegetarian

Aval Upma Recipe - South Indian Style Poha

A vegetarian South Indian Recipes recipe with poha (flattened rice), sunflower oil, asafoetida (hing). Ready in 30 min, serves 4.

Curated byAditi Iyer🇮🇳

Cook Time30 min

Calories

725kcal

Est. Cost₹375-₹525

Serving Size1 portion

Estimated Nutrition Highlights

Carbohydrates

94g(52%)

Protein

44g(24%)

Fats

19g(24%)

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Directions

11 steps

1
To begin making Aval Upma Recipe, place the poha in a sieve and rinse it under running cold water
poha (flattened rice)(2 cups)
2
The texture of the aval should be such that it is neither hard nor completely soft
3
Once you've washed the poha, let the water drain from it and keep it aside
poha (flattened rice)(2 cups)
4
In a heavy bottomed pan, heat oil on medium heat, add asafoetida, mustard seeds, cumin seeds and split urad dal
asafoetida (hing)(1/4 teaspoon)mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)black urad dal (split)(1 teaspoon)
5
Allow the seeds to crackle and saute till the urad dal turns golden brown in color
mustard seeds(1 teaspoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 teaspoon)black urad dal (split)(1 teaspoon)
6
Once it is done, add roughly torn curry leaves, finely chopped onion, green chillies, ginger and saute for a couple of minutes, until the onions are soft and translucent
onion - finely chopped(1)green chillies - finely chopped(2)inch ginger - finely chopped(1)sprig curry leaves - roughly torn(1)sprig coriander (dhania) leaves - finely chopped(4)
7
Once the onions are soft and translucent, add turmeric powder, drained poha, sprinkle some water and salt to taste
poha (flattened rice)(2 cups)onion - finely chopped(1)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/4 teaspoon)salt - to taste
8
Stir well to combine and allow the aval to become warm
9
Cover and cook for about two to three minutes and then turn off the heat
10
Garnish with roasted peanuts, finely chopped coriander leaves and finish Aval Upma with freshly squeezed lemon juice
onion - finely chopped(1)green chillies - finely chopped(2)inch ginger - finely chopped(1)sprig curry leaves - roughly torn(1)lemon juice(1 teaspoon)tablespoons roasted peanuts (moongphali)(2)sprig coriander (dhania) leaves - finely chopped(4)
11
Serve the Aval Upma Recipe with Masala Chai and Fruit Bowl for a delicious breakfast