Aval (Poha) Upma

Ingredients:

1. Avil (thick poha/Rice flakes) –  1 cup
2. Shallots – 5
3. Green chilly – 3
4. Carrot – 1
5. Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp
6. urad dal – 1/4 tsp
7. Cumin seeds – 1/4 tsp
8. Turmeric powder – a pinch
9. Curry leaves
10. Salt
11. Oil

Preparation:

1. Wash poha in water and drain immediately.
2. Heat oil in pan.Splutter mustard seeds,urad dal,cumin seeds,curry leaves. Add chopped onion,chopped green chilly.chopped carrot and saute well..
3. Add poha with turmeric powder and mix well gently and cook for 2 – 3 mins.
4. Garnish with curry leaves or coriander leaves.
5. Serve hot