Masala Poha (Masala Aval)

Poha or Aval (rice flakes) is a healthy any time snack item.Can be used as a breakfast item or as an evening snack.Poha can be made as a spicy dish or as a sweet dish.

If you are looking for a spicy snack item,which can be put together in just 10 mins ,here it is - Masala Poha.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of poha.


• 2 tsps shredded coconut.


• ¼ cup finely chopped onion.


• Mustard seeds.


• Curry leaves.


• Coriander leaves for garnish.


• 1/2 tsp Garam masla powder.


• Turmeric powder.


• 1 tsp Cooking oil.


• salt to taste.

Preparation:

• If you are using a thick poha,that we get in india, Soak it in water for few mins,till it becomes soft.If you are using the poha that we get in indian grocery stores in US,then just wash the poha in water & drain water completely.


• Now mix grated coconut & little salt to poha and keep it aside.


• Chop the onions and coriander leaves finely.

Method:

• For the sessoning,heat 1tsp oil in a pan and add mustard seeds,chopped onion and curry leaves.


• Add a pinch of turmeric powder,garam masala powder and mix well.


• Let the mixture cook for 1 min,then add the poha mixture.


• Stir well and garnish with corriander leaves.