Recipes From My Kitchen

A light, mildly spiced Karnataka-style avalakki made with fresh cucumber and coconut, finished with a simple tempering. 📝 Ingredients 2 cups thick Avalakki (Poha / Beaten rice) 1 medium cucumber, finely grated ¼ cup fresh grated coconut Salt to taste For Tempering: 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tbsp urad dal 1 tbsp chana dal 2 tbsp peanuts 1–2 green chilies, finely chopped 1 tsp grated ginger Few curry leaves 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves (for garnish) 👩‍🍳 Method Step 1: Prepare the Avalakki Take avalakki in a bowl. Rinse quickly in water and immediately drain. Gently squeeze out excess water. Keep aside. Step 2: Mix the Fresh Ingredients Add grated cucumber to the softened avalakki. Add grated coconut and salt. Mix gently and keep aside. Step 3: Prepare the Tempering Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and allow them to splutter. Add urad dal, chana dal, and peanuts. Fry until golden. Add c...