Poha is one ingredient which comes in handy during urgency in preparing quick breakfast or an evening snack.This recipe is a very easy and simple with all the items readily available in our pantry.As poha/aval soaks in very less time and is light on the stomach it it apt for people you watch their weight and works well for people on the go.Pepper is also a good digesting agent and combats with the cold and couch.So next time when you are out of ideas as what make for breakfast try this pepper aval and iam sure you’ll like it.
INGREDIENTS
| Aval/Poha(thick) | 1cup |
| Pepper powder | 1tsp |
| Jeera/Cumin powder | 1tsp |
| Mustard | 1 tsp |
| Urad dal | 1tsp |
| Channa dal | 1tsp |
| Asafpetida | a pinch |
| Groundnuts | 1tsp |
| Salt | to taste |
| Oil | 2tsp |
| Curry leaves | 1 sprig |
| Coconut grated | 3tsp |
HOW TO MAKE
- Wash and rinse aval/poha in water and soak just to immerse them for half an hour.Drain with the help of a strainer.
- Take a kadai and add oil and when it gets heated add mustard,urad dal,channa dal,red chilly,groundnuts,curry leaves and asafoetida.When they are roasted add strained aval,salt,pepper powder and cumin powder.
- Mix well and add grated coconut.cook for 2 minutes till no moisture is there.
- Serve pepper poha hot.
Notes
- You can add cachewnuts for extra taste.
- Addition of ghee about a teaspoon enhances the taste of poha.
- Use only thick aval as the thin ones will turn mushy.
- Use freshly grounded pepper for extra taste.
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