Aval Upma with coriander and coconut
South Indian style Poha made with a delightful fresh spice paste and a good amount of zucchini for a nutrition bump.
Servings: 5
Calories: 182kcal
Ingredients
For the spice paste
- 3 green chilis
- 1/4 inch knob of ginger
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 cup cilantro finely choppped
- 1 cup fresh coconut sliced
- 1.5 tsp salt or to taste
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Other Ingredients
- 2.5 cups rice flakes medium thick variety
- 1 tbsp peanut oil
- 12 to 14 cashew halves
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1.25 tsp urad dal
- 1 cup zucchini finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Place the rice flakes in a colander and wash it well until water runs clear. Let the water drain.
- While this happens, make the spice paste.
- To a blender, add cilantro, green chilis, ginger, cumin seeds, lemon juice, coconut, sugar, salt and turmeric.
- Blend to a slightly coarse paste. Set aside.
- Heat a heavy bottomed 5 quart skillet or frying pan with peanut oil.
- When the oil is hot, add cashews and once they begin to brown, tip in the Urad Dal.
- When the Dal begins to brown, add the mustard seeds, reduce the heat to medium and allow them to splutter.
- Now, add the zucchini and saute on medium heat until it softens. This takes about 2 to 3 mins.
- As soon as the zucchini softens, add the ground spice paste, stir well to combine and cook on low heat for 1 minute.
- Next, add the hydrated Poha to the pan. Stir a few times until the mixture coats the soaked Poha evenly.
- To keep the Poha from drying up further, add 1/2 cup water to your blender, rinse well and add this to the Poha at this stage.
- Add the remaining lemon juice and continue to mix well to ensure that everything is well incorporated.
- Switch off the heat and cover the pan.
- Take the pan off the cooking range and let it sit covered for at least 30 mins before serving.
- This step helps the Poha to become fluffy and stay moist
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Disclaimer
Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 871mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1203IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 6mg
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