Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Aval Nanachathu - Snack recipe of Kerala (Rice flakes in grated coconut)

It is the most popular tea time snack of Kerala.Preparation is very simple and easy.

Ingredients

1.Aval - 1 1/2 cup
2.Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
3.Jaggery - 200 gm
4.Cardamom powder - 1 tsp

Method 1

1.Melt the jaggery with little water and when the syrup begin to thick add the grated coconut to it and mix it well.

2.Turn off the fire and add the aval to it and mix it well.At last add the cardamom powder to it.
This will produce nice flavor to it .


Method 2

1.Grate the jaggery well.In a bowl mix the aval with grated jaggery,coconut and cardamom powder.Mix it well with your hands.No need to add water to it .The water content from the jaggery will be enough for it.

Serve it with tea or coffee................