Poha (Aval) Uppuma

This dish is ideal for those quick snack-craving moments. Tastes awesome when served with hot chai.



Cooking time : 15 mins

Ingredients
Thick poha (1 cup)
Diced red onions (1/2 cup)
Oil (1 tbsp)
Mustard seeds (1/2 tsp)
Split urad dal (1/2 tsp)
Jeera (1/2 tsp)
Turmeric powder (1 tsp)
Grated coconut (1 tbsp)
Almonds or Peanuts (3/4 cup)
Salt to taste
Curry leaves (7-8)
Cilantro to garnish

Preparation
Soak poha in warm water. Set aside.
Grind peanuts or almonds to coarse powder using a mixer-grinder. Set aside.
Heat oil in a pan in medium high setting. Once heated, add mustard seeds, split urad dal and jeera.
Add and sauté the chopped onions till they turn light pink in color (about 5 mins)
Add grated coconut, curry leaves, turmeric powder and salt. Sauté well.
Squeeze out excess water in soaked poha. Add poha to the pan. Sauté well.
Cover and let cook for 5 mins, stirring occasionally to ensure poha does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
Add ground peanut/almonds. Mix well.
Turn off heat, garnish with cilantro and serve hot.


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