Vellarikkai Aval Upma (Cucumber - Flattened rice Upma)

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Grate the cucumber.
  2. 2Wash the flattened rice well and soak for a few minutes.
  3. 3Strain any excess water from the flattened rice.
  4. 4To a bowl, add the flattened rice.
  5. 5Add the grated cucumber.
  6. 6Add the grated coconut.
  7. 7Add finely chopped coriander.
  8. 8Add salt.
  9. 9Add asafoetida and mix well.
  10. 10To a kadai, add oil.
  11. 11Add mustard seeds.
  12. 12Add urad dal.
  13. 13Add chana dal.
  14. 14Add peanuts and sauté.
  15. 15Once the peanuts are golden brown, add grated ginger.
  16. 16Add curry leaves.
  17. 17Add finely chopped green chillies and sauté well.
  18. 18After 2 minutes, add the flattened rice mixture and mix well.
  19. 19After about 2-3 minutes, turn off the heat.

Ingredients

  • 1 cucumber
  • 2 cups flattened rice
  • 1 cup grated coconut
  • coriander
  • salt
  • 0.25 tsp asafoetida
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp urad dal
  • 1 tsp chana dal
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 green chillies
  • 0.5 cup peanuts

Equipment

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Tips

  • This is a great dish when you're fasting or are on a no onion - no garlic diet.
  • Since it's a cucumber based dish, it has a cooling effect on the body.