maharashtrian style kanda poha are very famous and well known to all of us. karnataka style poha is also much influenced from it. the spicy poha with crunchy bites of groundnut and not to forget the flavour of lemon juice makes a perfect breakfast along with masala chai. we usually garnish with some fresh coconut, however it is completely optional.
pohas are glueten free and prepared from rice. poha / avalakki is called as flattened rice / rice flakes. avalakki is rich in vitamins, carbohydrates and proteins. it is also believed, rice flakes makes a good supplement if you are suffering from iron deficiency. make your diet more nutritious by adding veggies of your choice.
i have already shared namkeen chivda and instant poha idli. if you are looking for more authentic karnataka recipes then check out rava idli, uppitu, bread vada, rava dosa, raagi rotti, akki rotti, oats idli and bajil upkari.
khara avalakki recipe | karnataka style poha recipe card:
khara avalakki recipe | karnataka style poha recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups thick avalakki / poha / beaten rice
- fistful of groundnuts / peanuts
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped
- 1 inch ginger, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ tsp sugar or as required
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- few coriander leaves, chopped
for tempering:
- 1 tbsp oil
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- ½ tsp jeera / cumin seeds
- ½ tsp urad dal
- pinch of hing / asafetida
- 4-5 curry leaves
Instructions
- soak 2 cups of avalakki / poha in water for about 5 minutes or till they turn soft yet retain their shape. drain them and make sure the pohas are easily smashed when you press it.
- heat oil and add mustard seeds, urad dal, jeera and hing. allow them to crackle. also add curry leaves at this stage. ( i dint have curry leaves so i skipped it)
- add peanuts in the pan and fry till they become crunchy.
- now add chopped onions, chilli and ginger. stir fry till the onions sweat.
- add turmeric powder, salt, sugar and saute for a few seconds.
- now add soaked-drained avalakki (poha) and stir on a low flame. cover and cook for 1-2 minutes on very low flame.
- sprinkle some lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves.
- serve khara poha / khara avalakki hot with curd and mixture along with masala tea.
 khara avalakki recipe | karnataka style poha step by step photo recipe:
- soak 2 cups of avalakki / poha in water for about 5 minutes or till they turn soft yet retain their shape. drain them and make sure they are easily smashed when you press it.
- heat oil and add mustard seeds, urad dal, jeera and hing. allow them to crackle. also add curry leaves at this stage. ( i dint have curry leaves so i skipped it)
- add peanuts in the pan and fry till they become crunchy.
- add chopped onions, chilli and ginger. stir fry till the onions sweat.
- add turmeric powder, salt, sugar  and saute for a few seconds.
- now add soaked-drained avalakki (poha) and stir on a low flame. cover and cook for 1-2 minutes on very low flame.
- sprinkle some lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves. (add some fresh grated coconut)
- serve khara poha / khara avalakki hot with curd and mixture along with masala tea.
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notes:
- garnish with some fresh grated coconut to increase the flavour.
- you can alternatively, Â add few cashews instead of groundnuts.
- do not over soak poha. it will become sticky and doesn’t look great.
Do you know how to prepare Gojju avalakki?
i will try to prepare it
Mind blowing receipes ..awsome these receipes make a women kitchen n family complete
thanks a lot for those amazing comment 🙂
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