Huli Avalakki

Huli Avalakki

Huli Avalakki

Veg Vegan

A tangy and spicy dish made from flattened rice and tamarind, seasoned with spices and served as a breakfast or snack.

Cuisines

Mysore

Best for

Breakfast Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Total: 25 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 cup thick poha (flattened rice)
1 cup water
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
2 tablespoons jaggery
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon urad dal
1 teaspoon chana dal
2 tablespoons peanuts
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons grated coconut
2 tablespoons curry leaves
2 tablespoons sambar powder
1 pinch asafoetida
2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped
salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the poha in water and drain it completely. Set aside.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, mix tamarind paste, jaggery, sambar powder, and salt with 1 cup of water. Set aside.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add urad dal, chana dal, and peanuts. Fry until they turn golden brown.
  5. 5 Add curry leaves and asafoetida. Stir well.
  6. 6 Pour the tamarind mixture into the pan and bring it to a boil.
  7. 7 Add the washed poha to the pan and mix well, ensuring the poha is coated evenly with the mixture.
  8. 8 Cover and cook for 5 minutes on low heat, allowing the flavors to meld.
  9. 9 Turn off the heat and add grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.
  10. 10 Serve hot.

Tips

For a richer taste, you can add a tablespoon of ghee while serving.