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