Aval Upma With Spicy Orange Juice For A Simple Breakfast

Poha is known as Aval in Kerala. So let’s try out hand in Batata Poha- a simple Aval Upma.

Batata Poha

Ingredients

• Poha (Beaten rice/Rice Flakes) – 2 cups (Thick or Thin Variety – Thick Poha used in this recipe)
• Diced Onions – 1 small
• Finely Diced Potatoes – 1 medium
• Minced Green Chillies – 2 or 3
• Groundnuts/Peanuts – 1/4 cup
• Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
• Red Chilly Powder – 1 tsp
• Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Grated Coconut – 1/4 cup
• Oil – 2 tbsp
• Salt – to taste

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Method

• Wash the Poha 2 or 3 times until moistened. Drain and keep aside. If you are using thick Poha, soak it for around 5 minutes, then wash and drain.
• Heat oil in a non-stick pan and splutter mustard seeds.
• Add groundnuts and roast for a few minutes until it begins to change colour.
• Add the onions and green chillies. Saute until the onions become translucent.
• Add the potatoes along with turmeric powder, red chilly powder and salt to taste.
• Cover and cook for a few minutes until the potatoes are done. Make sure not to overcook the potatoes.
• Add poha to the pan and mix everything well.
• Garnish with grated coconut and remove from stove top. Keep covered.
• You can also sprinkle a few drops of lemon juice for more flavour.
• Serve with Spicy Orange Juice.