Aval Nanachathu

📝 Ingredients

For Aval Nanachathu:

• 1 cup thick or medium Aval (flattened rice/poha)
• 2 small ripe Nendran bananas (or any sweet banana)
• 3 tbsp grated jaggery (adjust to sweetness preference)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut
• 1–2 tbsp coconut milk or warm milk (optional – for softness)
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder (for aroma)
• 1 tbsp ghee (optional – adds richness)
• 2 tsp roasted sesame seeds (optional – for nutty crunch)
• 2 tsp crushed roasted peanuts or cashews (optional – for texture)
• A pinch of salt (to balance sweetness)
• 1 cup thick or medium Aval (flattened rice/poha)
• 2 small ripe Nendran bananas (or any sweet banana)
• 3 tbsp grated jaggery (adjust to sweetness preference)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut
• 1–2 tbsp coconut milk or warm milk (optional – for softness)
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder (for aroma)
• 1 tbsp ghee (optional – adds richness)
• 2 tsp roasted sesame seeds (optional – for nutty crunch)
• 2 tsp crushed roasted peanuts or cashews (optional – for texture)
• A pinch of salt (to balance sweetness)

👩‍🍳Recipe

Step 1: Rinse & Soften Aval

-Rinse the poha gently under running water for a few seconds.

- and set aside for 5–10 minutes to absorb moisture and soften.

Step 2: Mash the Bananas

-Peel and mash bananas in a bowl until smooth but slightly chunky.

- sweet and ripe bananas for best taste.

Step 3: Prepare Mixture

-In the same bowl, add softened poha, grated coconut, jaggery, and mashed bananas.

- Mix gently with hands or spoon until jaggery melts in and everything is combined.

Step 4: Flavor Boost

-Add cardamom powder, ghee, a pinch of salt, and optional coconut milk or warm milk.

- This gives a creamy, flavorful touch.

Step 5: Add Crunch

Mix in roasted sesame seeds and crushed roasted peanuts or cashews for a lovely texture and nutty twist.

Step 6: Serve Fresh

-Serve immediately for best taste. Can be served as breakfast, tiffin, or an evening snack.

- Pairs well with chai too!