Flattened rice/Poha/Aval/Avalakki Curd rice is famous in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka. There are several variations of Poha- Lemon poha/ uppuma poha/ Tamarind poha etc.The preparation time is very less Poha is very healthy and easy to digest.
It can be taken for breakfast or in lunch box as mini lunch. Some people take it as Upavas prasad with Hing and without tempering.Poha curd rice can be part of any daily food course. Adding fruits and fresh vegetables make it elderly people friendly. You can also add dry fruits and nuts
Ingredients
Thick flattened rice ½ cup
(Poha/அவல்/Avalakki)
Curd ¾ to 1 cup
Grated carrot ¼ cup
Grated cucumber ¼ cup
Pomegranate ¼ cup
Hing ¼ tsp
Mustard ½ tsp
Green chili 1 no. split
Shredded ginger ½ tsp
Curry leaves
Oil 1 tsp
Salt
Preparation time = 05 min
Cooking time = 03 min
Makes 2 cups