Tamarind Poha | Puli Aval

Tamarind Poha is a tangy dish made by soaking poha in tamarind extract and then sauteing it with tempered spices. Tamarind poha is a nice alternate to Poha Upma and could be relished as a snack as well. How to make Tamarind poha ism given in this post with step by step pictures.

I have endless love towards all tangy dishes with lemon, tamarind etc.This puli aval upma is quick to fix for snack time / for breakfast. The recipe is quite similar to lemon aval recipe that I posted sometime back. You can see more poha recipes often here in this space.

About Tamarind Poha

Tamarind poha is made by first soaking poha in tamarind extract then a basic tempering is made to it. This tamarind poha can be made for breakfast or for evening snack suitable for all ages.

Tamarind Poha is called Puli aval in tamil. We can make a lot of variations to a simple poha upma and this is one take on it. I am a big yes for all tangy dishes and obviously this is my favorite too.

Tamarind Poha Ingredients

• Poha – You can choose either thick poha or thin poha as per the availability and preference. Make sure to soak and drain accordingly that is the key for perfect grain separated poha.
• Tamarind – A runny tamarind extract is prepared by soaking tamarind in water.
• Spices – A simple tadka is made using mustard seeds, chana dal, hing, curry leaves, red chilies.
• Turmeric powder – is also used for flavor and color.
• Garnish : Garnish with coriander leaves.

Similar Recipes

• Aval Upma
• Poha
• Upma
• Wheat Rava Upma
• Semiya Upma

How to make Tamarind Poha Step by Step

1.Rinse poha well. Extract tamarind pulp and soak poha in it. If it does not immerse fully add little water. Drain after 2 minutes and set aside.

2.Heat oil – add the ingredients listed under ‘to temper’ , add required salt and fry well until dals turn golden brown and peanuts are crisp. Then add the soaked poha and mix well. Cook covered for 3 minutes and switch off.

Serve hot/warm.

Expert Tips

• You can use any variety of poha but thick variety takes little more time to soak than the thin ones so soak it accordingly.
• Don’t add more water else poha will turn mushy.
• If you make it thin poha it may not turn out as grains separated as in thick poha.

Serving and Storage

Tamarind Poha can be served as such or with any pickle, curd etc. This curry keeps well in fridge for 2 days, reheat and serve it.

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Tamarind Poha Recipe

Tamarind Poha is a tangy dish made by soaking poha in tamarind extract and then sauteing it with tempered spices. Tamarind poha is a nice alternate to Poha Upma and could be relished as a snack as well. How to make Tamarind poha ism given in this post with step by step pictures.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Total Time20 minutes mins

Servings2

AuthorSharmilee J

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Ingredients

• 1 cup thick poha
• tamarind extract – add 2 teaspoon tamarind to 1/4 cup water
• salt to taste
• To Temper :
• 2 teaspoon oil
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1 teaspoon chana dal
• 1 tablespoon peanuts
• a generous pinch hing
• 3 red chilies
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• salt to taste

Instructions

• Rinse poha well. Extract tamarind pulp and soak poha in it. If it does not immerse fully add little water. Drain after 2 minutes and set aside.
• Heat oil – add the ingredients listed under ‘to temper’ , add required salt and fry well until dals turn golden brown and peanuts are crisp. Then add the soaked poha and mix well. Cook covered for 3 minutes and switch off.
• Serve hot/warm.

Notes

You can use any variety of poha but thick variety takes little more time to soak than the thin ones so soak it accordingly.

Don’t add more water else poha will turn mushy.

If you make it thin poha it may not turn out as grains separated as in thick poha.

Nutrition Facts

Tamarind Poha Recipe

Amount Per Serving (125 g)

Calories 516 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 4g

Sodium 3897mg169%

Potassium 413mg12%

Carbohydrates 102g34%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 20g22%

Protein 10g20%

Vitamin A 691IU14%

Vitamin C 126mg153%

Calcium 75mg8%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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