Aval/Flattened Rice Upma

     Whenever i hear about "Aval Upma", will definetely go back to my childhood day. Actually it was my childhood snack, which was served by my neighbour during chill rainy days. After marriage, tried only once and after very long years, saw this during my grocery shopping which tempted me to cook by next day. Now, comes for your views too.

ALL YOU NEED:

Aval/Flattened Rice	1 cup
Chopped GreenChilly	3 Nos.
Coriander Leaf	To Garnish
Turmeric Powder	Pinch
Chopped Onion	1 No.
Chopped Tomato	1 No.
Bengal Gram	1 spoon
Curry Leaf	1 Twig
Urad Dhall	1 spoon
Cumin Seed	1/2 spoon
Mustard	1/2 spoon
Ginger	1/2 inch
Salt	To taste
Oil	2 spoons

METHOD:
     Wash a cup of aval/flattened rice in water for twice. Drain the water and cover it with lid. Heat 2 spoons of oil in pan. Add mustard, when it splutters, add urad dhall, bengal gram when it turns brown, add slited green chillies, cumin seeds, chopped ginger, curry leaf, do a quick saute. Add chopped onion and pinch of salt, fry it until it turns translucent. Then add chopped tomato and pinch of turmeric powder, saute well until it cooks mushy. Now add washed aval, mix well with the onion-tomato mixture. Saute it until it coats evenly with the mixture. Adjust with salt. Switch off the flame. Garnish with coriander leaf and grated coconut (optional)

- Sangeetha Nambi