Easy and tasty Aval Upma / Poha upma

Aval or Poha (Flattened rice flakes) is known for making easy recipes. There are two types in aval, thick and thin. I usually use thick aval as they don’t get soggy like thin aval and best for making upma. They take less time to cook as well. So obviously best for breakfast :) We can have papad, chips or vadam as side dish for this upma.

Ingredients:

Thick aval – 1cup

Chopped onion – 1cup
Chopped tomato – ½ cup
Chopped capsicum – ½ cup
Green chill – 2 medium
Turmeric powder – 1tsp
Urad dal – 1tsp
Curry leaves – 1tbsp
Mustard seeds – 1tsp
Salt to taste
Oil – 1tbsp

Method:

Wash aval in water and remove the dust particles.
Soak in water for 15min. The water level should equal to the aval (if more water is used the aval will become soggy). If using thin aval then just wash and keep aside.
In a pan heat oil, add mustard seed, urad dal, curry leaves and chopped green chillies, one by one and fry.
Add the chopped onion and fry for 2min, add tomato, capsicum, turmeric powder, salt and fry for 2, 3 min. 
Now add the soaked aval stir well and close the pan (if they look dry sprinkle some water and close the pan). Let they get cooked for 2min.
Garnish with coriander and serve hot.