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    Home » Indian Tiffin recipes » Indian Breakfast » Aval Upma | Poha upma

    Aval Upma | Poha upma

    April 6, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 35 Comments

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    Aval Upma is one of the common breakfast/ evening tiffin items prepared at home.
     
     
    Ingredients:
     
    Thick Aval | Poha (flattened rice) - 2 cups
     
    Onion - 1, medium
     
    Green chilli  - 2
     
    Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
     
    Coriander powder - 1 tsp
     
    Ginger powder - 1/2 tsp
     
    Roasted peanuts - 1/4 cup
     
    Lemon juice - 1/4 tsp
     
    Sugar - pinch 
     
    To temper:
     
    Oil - 1 tbsp 
     
    Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
     
    Channa dal - 1 tbsp
     
    Urad dal - 1 tbsp
     
    Asofetida - generous pinch
     
    Curry leaves - few
     
     
    Method:
    • Wash and soak the Aval, till it is well immersed in hot water; let it sit for 2 minutes.  Strain it in a colander; press and  let it remain in colander for 10-15 mins. Fluff it well

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    • Add  oil and when the oil becomes hot, add the ingredients under "to temper" and let it splutter. Add chopped onions and  green chillies,  sauté till the onions are cooked. Add  turmeric powder, ginger powder, sugar and salt and cook for a minute. Add the roasted peanuts. Cook for 3-4 mins

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    • Add the poha and Cook for a 2 minutes; switch off

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    • Squeeze little lemon juice and mix well

    My notes:

    • Can add pomegranate seeds, coriander leaves and grated coconut for garnish
    • Red Aval can be used instead of White, but it takes more time to become soft (about 15- 20 minutes)
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    1. LifestyleswithLia

      April 06, 2015 at 5:04 pm

      This looks scrumptious and refreshing! Perfect for spring.....I wish I had a plate now!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 06, 2015 at 11:22 pm

        Thanku Lia:-)

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    2. colemangrady79

      April 06, 2015 at 5:13 pm

      Thank you this sounds really good.

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 06, 2015 at 11:21 pm

        Thank Carolyn:-)

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    3. Malar

      April 06, 2015 at 5:22 pm

      Perfect...You don't like lemon flavor? I am a very big fan of lemon 😉

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 06, 2015 at 11:21 pm

        Yes Malar,after marttiage I started eating lemon as Mr J like it:-)

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    4. Charanya

      April 06, 2015 at 5:46 pm

      I don't know how to do step by step. I give up too easily. Super easy recipe 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 06, 2015 at 11:20 pm

        I agree Charu many a times I fail to post recipe bcoz of step wise pics, its bit difficult

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    5. Aruna Panangipally

      April 06, 2015 at 6:40 pm

      We make varieties of Poha as it is called in Mumbai at least twice a week. In Maharashtra, lemon juice is not added to the Poha. Instead a wedge of lemon is served on the side. So people who want it will add it.

      Try topping this with Bikaneri Bhujia. That is how it is eaten in Indore. 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 06, 2015 at 11:18 pm

        Thanks for the Info Aruna:-) I haven't come across bikaneri bhujia will google about that

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        • Aruna Panangipally

          April 06, 2015 at 11:47 pm

          It is spicy potato sev. Search for Aloo Bhujia.

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          • Traditionally Modern Food

            April 07, 2015 at 5:00 pm

            I know Aloo bhuji, halidrams Aloo bhujia s freq snack during college days:-) thanks Aruna, next time will add

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    6. Loretta

      April 06, 2015 at 7:26 pm

      Hmmm, this is new to me, but it sure looks yummy as I know a lot of the ingredients 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 06, 2015 at 11:17 pm

        Thanku Loretta:-)

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    7. Chitra Jagadish

      April 06, 2015 at 11:15 pm

      Wow upma looks delicious...love it..

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 06, 2015 at 11:16 pm

        Thanku Chitra:-)

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    8. apsara

      April 06, 2015 at 11:53 pm

      This is a favorite of mine, quick evening snack for the kids too. I use only red poha instead of white, but somehow it does get soft quite easily!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 07, 2015 at 5:01 pm

        I tried red Poha ittook along time compared to white. Which brand you use Apsara, I should try it:-)

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 07, 2015 at 5:01 pm

        I tried red Poha ittook a long time compared to white. Which brand you use Apsara, I should try it:-)

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        • apsara

          April 08, 2015 at 12:02 pm

          I use 24 Mantra organic. Will post sometime soon.

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          • Traditionally Modern Food

            April 08, 2015 at 4:51 pm

            I will look for it,thanks:-)

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    9. Subha

      April 07, 2015 at 12:14 am

      Simple yet fulfilling breakfast item...Looks great dear..

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 07, 2015 at 5:07 pm

        Thanks Subha:-)

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    10. skd

      April 07, 2015 at 2:54 am

      I have never tried or tasted upma with Aval. This looks delicious

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 07, 2015 at 5:07 pm

        Thanku SKD:-)

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    11. The Champa Tree

      April 07, 2015 at 5:28 am

      Isn't this like chidwa?

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 07, 2015 at 5:09 pm

        I guess chiwda is mixture sorry I mnot sure.if its so Aval Upma us different

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        • The Champa Tree

          April 07, 2015 at 10:32 pm

          Hmmm..ok

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    12. srividhya

      April 07, 2015 at 9:07 am

      This is my go to breakfast when don't have time in the mrng. This with ketchup I can have anytime

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 07, 2015 at 5:09 pm

        Ya ketchup is yet another great side dish:-)

        Reply
    13. Zoale.com

      April 07, 2015 at 10:03 am

      Looks like pure comfort food! Yum 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 07, 2015 at 5:10 pm

        Thanku Antonio:-)

        Reply
    14. Sundari

      April 09, 2015 at 10:45 am

      simple yet yummy breakfast!!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        April 09, 2015 at 3:45 pm

        Thanku Sundari:-)

        Reply
    15. Shishu life

      July 06, 2020 at 12:03 am

      This is my quick meal for a day when i dont feel like putting extra effort on cooking , to be frank its one of my fav recipes 😀 . btw this is called "chiwda " or poha too

      Reply

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