This is probably the simplest and one of the healthiest snacks you can make and most kids would love it. I know I did, though I always insisted that it be sweeter.
Flattened rice is a dehusked rice which is flattened into flat light dry flakes. These flakes of rice swell when it absorbs water,milk or any other liquids whether hot or cold. The thicknesses of these flakes vary between almost translucently thin to nearly four times thicker than a normal rice grain – Wikipedia.
The ones that I have used here are of the more translucent kind. Its actually flattened basmati rice and predictably, more expensive than the brown or normal white variety. It was a bit chewy and did not get soggy at all.
For more Indian aval or poha recipes, check out my kanda batata poha recipe, this puli aval my mom-in-law makes often, and my favourite aval vadai recipe.
Flattened Rice (Aval / Poha) With Coconut and Jaggery
Serves 4
Ingredients:
Flattened rice – 5 cups
Coconut – 1 cup
Grated jaggery – 2 cups (or to taste – I like it sweeter)
Milk (I used it at room temperature) – 2 cups
Cardamom (optional) – 2, powdered
How to Make Sweet Aval (Poha)
1. Mix the flattened rice with the jaggery until it has blended well. Now mix in the coconut.
2. Add the milk a few spoonfuls at a time and mix well. Using your hands yields best results 🙂
3. Finally, mix in the cardamom.
If you like it a bit soggy and soft, use warm milk and leave aside for 10-15 mins before serving. This is an easily digestible, healthy snack and can be made in no time. Of course, the addition of coconut makes it extra special for hardcore Kerala food lovers like me 🙂
Hi Nags,
Love your recipes, pesentation and writing style.. 🙂
especially this recipe reminded me of my childhood . . .
Your loving admirer,
Reshmi
hey …i was searching for this receipe …Thanks a lot ..it came out very nice…iam new to ur blog……..found it nice…
yes maheshwari, thick aval makes it soggier and softer 🙂
nandu.. u crazy crazy gal 😀
I love aval nanachathu – but prefer it with mixed with mashed banana. my dad makes it as prasadam for all and sundry festivals. I usually make it like a snack with evening tea.
My mom used to make it as evening snack and like any keralite i love it… With your post i managed to do it without bothering her 🙂 Thank you very much…….
I love aval nanachathu – but prefer it with mixed with mashed banana. my dad makes it as prasadam for all and sundry festivals. I usually make it like a snack with evening tea.
this is my alltime favorite
Good to see you back Nags, I love this dish. There is one temple in Mysore which always gives this as the prasad every single day, I in fact first ate this there.
welcome back nags.. but why did u change that template, it was like ur copyright…
i love this form of aval
Looks great, Nags! I love sweets with coconut! 🙂
Amazing! This one’s truly my favourite. Wanted to share this, I tried it with this drink called purple. You must have heard about it since it’s doing a lot of rounds in the celebrity circuit and is all over the news. Its tastes amazing, try it and let me know if you liked it or not. It is a health drink which is made up of 7 fruits juice and is high on antioxidants and you know about antioxidants right? it prevents premature ageing, what else do growing women want huh, LOL!! If you want more information to check whether what I am saying is right you can get it at http://www.drinkpurple.com . You can get it at GNC and drug stores.
Quick and tasty recipe
i make this all the time but with the red rice. i feel that has a better bite. why did u get rid of the other template?
how’re you doing girl?? never had this….
welcome back. Love aval made this way. I had passed on a yummy blog award to you long back. Did you miss seeing it ?
welcome back!
I’m sure this will be a big hit with the kiddos:)
welcome back nags! nice recipe with poha. I know few dishes with poha but this is new to me.
this looks great Nags! hope your dear hubby liked it too:) welcome back, and hope things are going nice at your end!:)
Welcome back, Nags! delicious recipe. your previous template was beautiful.
Hey Nags, good to see you. How’s married life treating you? Hope you are enjoying Singapore. Aval nanachathu is my husband’s favorite…
SO, how are the newlyweds doing?? 😀
Welcome Back, Nags. Hope you’re enjoying your new home! 🙂
Hi Nags, so good to see you. Catching up today, i replied to your q at FH!:)
Sweet Aval looks delicious, I used to eat it in B’lore, never made it here.
Nags, nice to see you back 🙂
Welcome back, Nags. Almost didn’t recognise the new look. Missed you on my blog.:)
I make this often, but without milk, as it is a favourite with my husband and daughter.
new one for me will sure try,..when i buy rice flakes next,,
Welcome back.
I lvoe avaki nanachathu.
It was one of my favourite too when i was a kid.
Hey you are back..and back with the old template!..thats such a easy one to make..great..
Welcome back!
welcome back. this looks delicious.
Welcome back Nags, so you all settled in the new place….the poha looks all crispy, an easy dish…..what happened to your earlier template.
It was….exotic…:)
lovely recipe
yes maheshwari, thick aval makes it soggier and softer 🙂
nandu.. u crazy crazy gal 😀
Abbah, here you are atlast. I was waiting for your cooking blog to show up on my reader. Now cook everyday and I can do the same here. Thank God you are back. My marriage is saved 😉
I love this one..This is one of the traditional recipe for Vishu in our home.This recipe works better with thick aval, i think.On my last visit to india i brought a bag of local thick aval.Thanks for sharing.