Ellu Aval | Til Poha

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups Millet Flakes/Poha/Aval
• 3 Tbsp White or Black Sesame Seeds
• 1/4 Cup Grated Coconut
• 2 Red Chillies
• 10 Black Pepper Corns
• 1 Tsp Sesame Oil
• 1 Tsp Sesame Oil
• 1 Tsp Sesame Oil
• 1 Tsp Urad Dal
• 1 Tsp Salt
• 1 Tsp Salt
• 1 Tsp Salt

• 1 Tbsp Oil
• 1 Tbsp Oil
• 1 Tbsp Oil
• 2 Tbsp Peanuts
• 1 Tsp Urad Dal
• 1/2 Tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1/4 Tsp Asafoetida Powder
• 1 Red Chilli (broken into two)
• 1 Spring Curry Leaves

Directions:

1. Wash and drain the millet flakes. Let it remain in a colander for 10 minutes.
2. Heat a small pan and dry roast sesame seeds till they crackle. Remove. Add coconut and dry roast till it turns light brown in colour. Remove. Now add half a tsp of oil and roast urad dal, pepper and red chillies. Now grind every thing to a coarse powder.
3. In the same pan do the seasoning. Take the millet flakes in a wide bowl. Add the spice powder, seasoning and salt. Mix well. Finally add a tsp of sesame oil and mix everything well.

Note:

• Roasted cashews can be added to the rice.
• Can add a tbsp of more sesame oil for a rich taste.
• Any millet flakes  can be used for this recipe.