Poha Karnataka Style/Gatti Avalakki Oggarane

Avalakki Oggarane is a very tasty Poha recipe of Karnataka region. It is generally prepared with Poha of thick variety. It is a breakfast dish. It is very simple and quick to make recipe.

Ingredients:

Thick Poha (Avalakki/Aval/Rice Flakes) – 2 cups

Oil – 2 tbsp

Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp

Urad Dal (skinned Black Gram) – 1 tbsp

Chana Dal (Bengal Gram) – 1 tbsp

Peanuts – 2 tbsp

Green Chilli – 2 (finely chopped)

Onion – 1 (finely chopped)

Carrot (Grated) – ¼ cup

Grated Coconut – 1/8 cup

Grated Jaggery – 1 tbsp

Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves – 2 tbsp

Lemon Juice – 2 tsp

Salt – to taste

Method:

Wash the Poha well in a colander. Let it sit in the colander for about 10 minutes. The Poha will become soft during this time.

Meanwhile, heat the Oil in a broad pan. Add the Mustard seeds.

When they crackle, add Urad Dal, Chana Dal and Peanuts.

When the Dal turns golden, add the Curry leaves, Green Chillies, Onion and a pinch of Salt. Stir cook them till the Onion turn soft.

Add the grated Carrot and cook till the Carrot becomes soft.

Add the grated coconut, stir for a minute.

Add the Jaggery and cook till it melts.

Add the soaked soft Poha and Salt.

Mix well. Stir cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle 2 to 3 tbsp of water, mix well, close with a lid and continue cooking for 4 to 5 minutes in low to medium flame.

Open the lid and give a quick stir. Switch off the flame. Optionally, you can add 1 tsp of Lemon Juice and mix.

Serve this tasty Avalakki Oggarane as a breakfast or evening snack.