Tomato Flattened Rice/ Tomato Poha/ Thakkali Aval

Let us see one more recipe from the south Indian Cuisine with flattened Rice (Poha) and Tomato. It is also an easy to make dish using very few ingredients. Flattened Rice helps to make easy and quick dishes within 20 to 25 minutes duration. I used Red Poha for this dish, but you can use any available Poha. Try to use thick Poha. This dish can be server as a breakfast and also as an evening snack.

Ingredients:

Thick Flattened Rice (Poha / Aval) – 2 cups

Oil – 2 tbsp

Roasted or Raw Peanuts – 2 tbsp

Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp

Urad Dal – 1 tsp

Channa Dal – 2 tsp

Onion – 1 (Finely Chopped)

Green Chilli – 1 (Finely Chopped)

Grated Ginger – 1 tsp

Curry Leaves – from 1 twig

Medium Sized Tomato – 1 (Finely Chopped)

Turmeric Powder – 1 pinch

Coriander Seed Powder – ½ tsp

Red Chilli Powder – ½ tsp

Salt to suit taste

Asafoetida – 1 pinch

Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves – 3 tbsp

Method:

Wash and rinse Poha and soak for 2 minutes. Take it in a colander and drain the water. Rest it for 2 to 3 minutes. Now, fluff it with a fork and keep aside.

Heat the Oil in a pan. Add the raw Peanuts and roast for 30 to 40 seconds. (If you are using roasted Peanuts, add it at the last stage). Add Mustard Seeds, Urad Dal and Channa Dal. Add Asafoetida. When the Mustard Seeds start crackling, add the chopped Onion, Green Chilli, Ginger and Curry Leaves. Sauté till the Onion becomes translucent.

Add chopped Tomatoes, Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder, Red Chilli Powder and Salt. Cook till the Tomatoes become mushy.

Add the softened Poha and mix well. Adjust Salt, if required. If the dish is too dry, sprinkle 2 to 3 tbsp of water. Mix well, cover with a lid and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes in low flame.

Add Coriander Leaves. Mix well and serve hot.