Puli Aval / Tamarind Poha Recipe / Tamarind Red Rice Flakes - Breakfast Recipe

                             Red rice flakes are made from a red rice. It is more common to find the flakes (poha) made of white rice. Rice flakes has a earthy flavor, chewy texture and light rose in color. Healthy alternative to white rice flakes, having a high nutritional contents. This is a healthy breakfast recipe because of high in fiber & nutrition. Good for kids and adult. Try this recipe and enjoy.


      Ingredients

         1 and 1/2 Cup of Sigappu Aval / Poha / Red Rice Flakes
         Gooseberry size of Tamarind
      

    To Temper

          3 Tsp of Oil
          1 Tsp of Mustard
          1 Tsp of Urad Dal
          2 Tsp of Channa Dal / Bengal Gram / Kadalai Paruppu
          2 Tbsp of  Roasted Peanuts
          2 Big Red Chillies
          Pinch of Asafoetida / Hing
          1/4 Tsp of Turmeric Powder
          1/4 Cup of Onion, Chopped
          Few Curry Leaves
          Salt to Taste
          Water as needed

    Method

    Soaking & Preparation

• Extract the juice from tamarind by soaking tamarind in hot water for 15 mins.
• In a blender, add aval / poha / rice flakes, make it into a coarse consistency, don't powdered it.
• Wash the aval / poha and drain the water.
• Now soak the aval / poha in tamarind water. Soak it for 10 mins.    

    Tempering

• In a pan, add oil, red chillies (Break it ), mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal, asafoetida & curry leaves. After they splutter, add onion, fry for 1-2 mins until it turns golden brown color. 
• Add roasted peanuts, turmeric powder and salt.
• Add tamarind - poha mixture and mix gently. Check the salt. Turn off the stove.
• Puli aval is ready to eat. 

       
   Tips

• Don't over soak the rice flakes, it will turn soggy while cooking.
• Adding peanuts are optional.
• You can follow the same recipe with white rice flakes.
• Soaking time for white flakes is 2 - 3 mins.
• You can add any vegetables of your choice. 
• Adjust the tanginess according to your taste.

   Health Benefits of Red Rice Flakes

• Red rice flakes are very good for the people with heart disease, diabetes and weight loss.
• Low in cholesterol, high in fiber, vitamins and minerals.