Kerala Style Coconut Aval (Flattened Rice) Upma with Andhra Style Steamed Lentil Vadalu (Doughnuts)

Name: Kerala Style Coconut Aval (Flattened Rice) Upma with Andhra Style Steamed Lentil Vadalu (Doughnuts)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 150 g thin flattened rice (poha); 50 g fresh grated coconut; 2 g mustard seeds; 5 ml coconut oil; 1 tsp salt; 100 g soaked and blended split yellow moong dal; 50 g finely chopped carrots; 1 tsp salt; 10 ml sunflower oil

⏱️ 15m Prep🔥 15m Cook

Primary Dish

Kerala Style Coconut Aval (Flattened Rice) Upma

Ingredients

• 150 g thin flattened rice (poha)
• 50 g fresh grated coconut
• 2 g mustard seeds
• 5 ml coconut oil
• 1 tsp salt

Cooking Steps

Quickly rinse flattened rice in a sieve.

Heat oil in pan, add mustard seeds until spluttering.

Add coconut and salt, stir for one minute.

Toss in flattened rice, mix well, and remove from heat.

The Perfect Pairing

Andhra Style Steamed Lentil Vadalu (Doughnuts)

Ingredients

• 100 g soaked and blended split yellow moong dal
• 50 g finely chopped carrots
• 1 tsp salt
• 10 ml sunflower oil

Cooking Steps

Blend soaked dal into a thick, coarse paste.

Mix in chopped carrots and salt.

Flatten small portions into discs.

Pan-fry in oil until golden brown on both sides.