Aval Mixture Recipe | Poha Mixture Recipe
Aval Mixture, also known as Poha Mixture, is a crunchy, savory snack made from poha (flattened rice), roasted nuts, and a blend of aromatic spices. It’s a popular choice during festive seasons like Diwali and makes a perfect treat for gatherings. The combination of cashews, peanuts, fried gram dal, and curry leaves gives a lovely mix of textures and flavors.
Servings3 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup thick poha
- 1/8 cup roasted gram dal
- 1/8 cup peanuts (I used roasted peanuts)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 10 cashews
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- 15 curry leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Get ready with all your ingredients. Heat oil, once its hot add fried gram dal and fry till golden brown.
- Use a strainer to drain excess oil. Add it to tissue paper. Set aside.
- Next fry curry leaves until crisp, drain and set aside.
- Then fry cashews till golden brown, drain and set aside.
- Add raisins and fry till it bubbles up, drain and set aside.
- Take your poha, add it to oil and fry till the shh sound ceases, Drain and add it to tissue paper to remove excess oil.
- Add sesame seeds, let it splutter then add required salt red chili and turmeric powders. Now collect everything and drain the excess oil using a tissue paper.
- After draining and removing excess oil, mix everything together and toss it well. Check, adjust salt and spice level.
- Cool down and then store in an airtight container! Serve Aval Mixture as a snack with hot coffee.
Notes
- Use thick poha – Always use thick variety poha, as thin poha will turn oily and soggy very quickly when fried.
- Frying – Fry each ingredient separately to ensure they cook evenly and stay crispy to prevent sogginess.
- Oil – Use just enough oil to fry the poha. This helps avoid it soaking up too much oil, keeping it light and crispy.
- Garlic – For extra flavor, fry a crushed garlic clove with the curry leaves. This gives the oil a subtle garlic taste that adds depth to the mixture.
- Frying temperature – Ensure the oil is hot enough but not smoking. This will make the ingredients crispy without burning them.
- Customize spices – You can add chili flakes for a spicier version. Also, adjust the spice level to suit your taste preference.
- Cooling – Allow the mixture to cool completely before storing it. This helps it stay crisp for a longer time and prevents it from becoming soft.
Nutrition Facts
Aval Mixture Recipe | Poha Mixture Recipe
Amount Per Serving (100 g)
Calories 330
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 17mg1%
Potassium 200mg6%
Carbohydrates 61g20%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 0.5g1%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 576IU12%
Vitamin C 200mg242%
Calcium 90mg9%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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