Puli Aval Recipe | Tamarind Poha Recipe
Puli Aval is a South Indian breakfast dish that gets ready in just 20 minutes. Tamarind poha is a nice alternate to usual poha upma and could be relished as a breakfast or a light evening snack. It is so filling and comforting to have puli aval or tamarind poha anytime of the day.
Servings2
Ingredients
- 1 cup thick poha
- 1 tablespoon tamarind
- ¾ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon jaggery (optional)
- salt to taste
To temper
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- ½ teaspoon urad dal
- 1 tablespoon channa dal
- 1 ½ tablespoon peanuts
- few curry leaves
- a tiny a tiny pinch hing
- 2 red chillies
Instructions
- To a bowl add 1 tablespoon tamarind along with ¾ cup water.
- Crush it well. You can even soak for 10 minutes then crush to extract tamarind juice.
- To a mixing bowl add 1 cup thick poha(aval). Rinse it well.
- Strain and add prepared tamarind extract.
- Add salt to taste and ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder.
- Mix it well and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Keep it covered.
- When you open it should have absorbed all the moisture, turned soft and fluffy. It should not be sticky.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil, add ½ teaspoon mustard seeds let it crackle.
- Add ½ teaspoon urad dal, 1 tablespoon channa dal, 1 ½ tablespoon peanuts, few curry leaves, a tiny pinch hing and 2 red chillies.
- Give a quick saute.
- Add poha along with 1 teaspoon jaggery.
- Mix it well. Pat it first.
- Now cook covered for 5-7 minutes.
- Fluff it gently. Saute and cook for 2 minutes then switch off.
- Puli aval is ready!
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Notes
- Poha - You can use any variety of poha but thick variety is preferable for this recipe as it is soaked in tamarind extract.
- Water - Don't add more water else poha will turn mushy. I usually measure and add it to tamarind then extract juice.
- Rinsing - While rinsing do not soak for more time just rinse and soak in tamarind extract immediately.
- Oil - You can use sesame oil or groundnut oil for best flavour.
- Spice - You can add 2 more red chillies if you like it spicy. You can even add green chillies if you prefer.
- Variation - Add cashews replacing peanuts, add freshly grated coconut at the final stage for more taste and flavour.
Nutrition Facts
Puli Aval Recipe | Tamarind Poha Recipe
Amount Per Serving (125 g)
Calories 522
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Sodium 56mg2%
Potassium 365mg10%
Carbohydrates 92g31%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 431IU9%
Vitamin C 65mg79%
Calcium 66mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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