Aval Upmavu – Kerala Rice Flakes Upma

Aval (rice flakes, അവൽ) is the fastest route to a warm breakfast in Kerala. Ready in 15 minutes.

Goes well with: Vegetable Upma, Podiyari Upmavu

Tips from the Ruchippura kitchen

• Sprinkle just enough water to soften the flakes – they turn mushy if soaked.
• Use thick aval for the best texture.

Lakshmidevi Nair

Aval Upmavu (Kerala Rice Flakes Upma)

Aval upmavu – a 15-minute breakfast of rice flakes tempered with mustard, urad dal, shallots, chillies and curry leaves, finished with coconut, peanuts and cashews.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 3 people

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Kerala

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups rice flakes aval / poha
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tbsp shallots chopped
• 1 tsp urad dal
• 4 dried red chillies broken
• 6 curry leaves
• 1 cup grated coconut optional
• peanuts, cashews and raisins fried, to garnish
• salt to taste

Method

 

1. Heat the oil in a kadai and let the mustard seeds crackle.
2. Add the shallots and stir for a while.
3. Add the urad dal, red chillies and curry leaves and fry until brown.
4. Add the rice flakes and salt, sprinkle with a few drops of water and stir well.
5. Add the coconut and garnish with fried peanuts, cashews and raisins.