I give you 2 ways of making Sweet Aval/Poha/Flattened Rice Flakes. This is gluten-free and almost no cook dessert or snack.
Aval/Poha
Aval /Poha is nothing but beaten rice flakes. They are both thick and thin varieties. It is called by different names all over India. It is used in both sweet and savory dishes.
How to make Sweet Aval
I made this sweet Aval for Gokulashtami, Janmashtami, or Krishna Jayanthi. It’s the birthday of Lord Krishna celebrated all over India in various ways.Aval/Poha is an important ingredient to present as ‘prasad’.It is one of the favorite things of Lord Krishna.
I made it in two ways
1. Using sugar – which doesn’t need any cooking.
2. Using Jaggery/Palm Sugar – which requires you to make Jaggery syrup.
I used a thin variety of Aval. So just washing will do. Doesn’t need to soak. Then add sugar/Jaggery and coconut. It is a healthy after-school snack for kids. It’s really healthy and yummy. You need just 10 minutes to make this.
Making Jaggery syrup
The Jaggery version starts with making Jaggery syrup. Take jaggery in a pan along with a tbsp of water. Melt it and strain. Jaggery syrup is ready to use for making Sweet Aval.
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Sweet aval recipe
INGREDIENTS
Aval / Flattened Rice Flakes – 2 cups
Sugar – 1/4 cup (see Notes)
Jaggery – 1/4 cup
Coconut – 1/2 cup Grated(1/4 +1/4)
Raisin – 1 tbsp (optional)
METHOD
- Wash Aval/Flattened Rice flakes and strain water immediately.
- Divide it into two halves.
Using Sugar
- In one part add sugar, half of the grated coconut, and raisins.
- Mix gently.
- Let it sit at least for 30 minutes before serving.
Using Jaggery
- Start with making Jaggery syrup.
- In a pot, take jaggery along with a tbsp of water.
- Heat it in medium flame till jaggery melts and strain.
- Take the strained syrup in another bowl.
- Heat the syrup along with the coconut till thickens.
- Add aval/Flattened Rice Flakes and give a nice stir.
- Switch off.
- Let it sit for at least 30 minutes before serving.
NOTES
- I used a thin variety of aval here. If you use thick variety after washing sprinkle 1 or 2 tbsp of water on aval. Let it soak for 10 minutes. Then follow the steps.
- I used Organic raw sugar. It had large granules. So I powdered it before adding it to aval. If you using fine granule white sugar, you can add it directly.
- Adding raisins is optional. If you want you can add it in the jaggery version too.
2 Ways Sweet Aval/Flattened Rice Flakes
Ingredients
- 2 cups Aval/Flattened Rice Flakes
- 1/4 cup Organic Sugar
- 1/4 cup Jaggery
- 1/2 cup Coconut grated
- 1 tbsn Raisins Optional
Instructions
- Wash Aval/Flattened Rice flakes and strain water immediately.
- Divide it in two halves.
Using Sugar
- In one part add sugar, half of grated coconut and raisins.
- Mix gently.
- Let it sit at least for 30 minutes before serving.
Using Jaggery
- Start with making Jaggery syrup.
- In a pot,take jaggery along with a tbsn water.
- Heat it in medium flame till jaggery melts and strain.
- Take the strained syrup in another bowl.
- Heat the syrup along with coconut till thickens.
- Add aval/Flattened Rice Flakes and give a nice stir.
- Switch off.Let it sit for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- I used thin variety of aval here.If you use thick variety after washing sprinkle 1 or 2 tbsn of water on aval.Let it soak for 10 minutes.Then follow the steps.
- I used Organic raw sugar.It had large granules.So I powdered it before adding to aval. If you using fine granule white sugar,you can add it directly.
- Adding of raisins are optional.If you want you can add it in jaggery version too.
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Thank you for bringing this beautiful and delicious dish to the party!
Thank you so much 😊
I have never seen flattened rice flakes before, maybe because I haven’t looked. I need to investigate further! Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x
Glad I introduced new ingredient 😉🙂.. you can find this in Indian stores..thank you 🙂
Looks awesome Lathiya…have to try it 😊
Thank you 😊… let me know your feedback ☺
Both plates are mine:) delicious!
Haha.. all yours dear 😊… Thank you 😊
Very interesting, I’ve never tasted this 🙂
Do try dear.. you will love it for sure 😊.. Thank you 😊
Never eaten sweet poha before. Recipes are interesting and easy.Thanks for sharing.
It’s too easy.. Thank you dear 😊
This recipe reminds me of my mom. She also makes something very similar. I love poha.
Really?Good to know 😊.. Thank you dear 😊
Yummy! I love this with coconut and jaggery, we make it in Goa too 🙂
I love jaggery version too 😊..love to know that this is made in Goa also.. Thank you dear 😊
Wow!! Such a interesting use of poha!! Will definitely try it soon 🙂
Thank you dear 😊..do let me know your feedback ☺
Awesome recipes… all aval flakes are separated and looks very tempting. Would like to try the jaggery one.
Thank you so much dear 😊..do try and let me know how it goes 😊