1 cup Aval/Poha (flattened rice)
1 onion
1 green chilli finely chopped
1/2 tablespoon Ginger finely chopped
1 pinch Turmeric powder
2 tablespoon roasted peanuts
1/2 tablespoon Lemon juice
For the seasoning
1 tablespoon Oil
1 tablespoon Mustard seeds
3/4 tablespoon cumin seeds/jeera
pinch Hing
1 Red chilli
a spring Curry Leaves
For garnishing
1 tablespoon Grated coconut (optional)
1 tablespoon coriander leaves Finely chopped

Wash poha 2 times and drain it in a colander. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Dry roast peanuts and keep it aside. Skip this step if you are using roasted peanuts.

Heat a tbsp of oil, add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add cumin seeds, hing, red chilli and curry leaves. Then add finely chopped onions, ginger, green chillies, turmeric powder and salt. (You can add salt required for the aval also now).

Saute until onions turn pink. Then add poha/aval, roasted peanuts and mix well. Cook for 2-3 seconds and remove from flame. Squeeze a few drops of lemon juice and mix well. Garnish with coriander leaves and grated coconut.

Submitted by: Mithra