Avalakki oggarane

Ingredients

• 1.5 Cups Thick Poha (Avalakki Or beaten rice or flattened rice
• 1 Medium Onions
• 1 Tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1 Tbsp Channa Dal (spilt bengal gram )
• 1/2 Tsp Haldi (turmeric powder)
• 3-4 (adjust according to your taste) Green Chillies
• 6-8 Curry Leaves
• 3 Tbsp Groundnut
• 2 Tbsp Oil
• 2 Tbsp Sugar
• 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
• Salt To Taste
• Coriander Leaves to Garnish

Avalakki oggarane or also known as Kanda poha is a spicy, sweet and tangy Indian Breakfast. It can be served with any pickle or any hinDi (spicy powder) or even curd goes well with it.

Method :

• Wash poha in a strainer(make sure poha is moist and not mashed) and keep aside.

• Heat a pan, add oil. Once it is hot add mustard seeds, haldi, curry leaves(optional), green                          chillies, channa dal and groundnut.

• Once channa dal and groundnut turn slightly brown in color, add chopped onions and sauté  until translucent.
•  Now add poha to it along with salt, sugar and mix well. Close a lid and heat it for 3 to 4 mins on medium flame.
•  Switch off the flame. Add lemon juice and give it a mix. Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.

Note :

• Cubed potatoes or finely chopped cucumber can be used instead of onion.