AVALAKKI / BEATEN RICE

 Preparation: 15 min, Cooking time: 20 min, Serve: 2-3

 INGREDIENTS:

SI NO	CONTENTS	QUANTITY
1	AVALAKKI/BEATEN RICE	3 CUPS
2	CHOPPED TOMATOES	1 CUP
3	OIL	1 TBSP
4	MUSTARD SEED	1 TSP
5	CHANNA DAL	1 TSP
6	URAD DAL	1 TSP
7	GREEN CHILLIES	6-7
8	CURRY LEAVES	FEW
9	GRATED GINGER	1  INCH
10	FROZEN PEAS	2-3 TBSP
11	CORIENDAR LEAVES	FEW
12	SALT	TO TASTE
13	PEANUTS	1/4 CUP
14	TURMERIC	1/8 TSP
15	ASAFOETIDA	1/8 TSP
16	SALT	TO TASTE

METHOD:

1.Take beaten rice in a bowl, rinse and soak the beaten rice with double the volume ofwater for about 2-3 min,and drain all the excess water,Cover and rest it for 15-20 min.

2.Chop all the ingredients, tomatoes, green chilies coriander, curry leaves, ginger and keep it aside.

3.Heat the oil in a pan add mustard seeds when it splutters, add channa dal, urad dal, turmeric, asafetida and  grated ginger, fry for 30 sec, then add green chilies, peanut and fry till light golden brown  on medium heat.

4.Take out some portion of crispy peanut and seasoning in a small bowl.So,that can be used later to mix with Avalakki.

5.Add chopped tomatoes, frozen peas and fry for 1-2 min till soft.

6.Then add soaked Avalakki/beaten rice, Salt and mix well.

7.Garnish with cilantro and reserved peanut, and serve hot Avalakki immediately.

TIPS:

You can  add shredded coconut to enhance the taste of avalakki/beaten rice.

Adding too much of water and soaking for long time would makes beaten rice mushy.

Sprinkle little water if soaked Avalakki/ beaten rice will become thick.

Avalakki will become hard quickly, Serve immediately, or keep it in hot carrier.