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Aval nanachathu (Brown rice flakes snack)


Aval nanachathu is an all time favorite of malayalees. It is a traditional snack which is healthy and filling. Jaggery and freshly grated coconut is mixed into the aval with 2 or 3 cardamons. You can have this either mixed with ripe plantain or on its own. There is no need for salt as there is slight salt in the jaggery. This is an excellent snack for kids as well as adults which can be prepared in 5 min.
 Ingredients:
Matta(brown) rice flakes: 250 gms.
Freshly grated coconut: 1/2 cup or as needed.
Jaggery  grated: 1/2 cup or as needed.
Cardamons: 2 or 3.
Method:
In a wide vessel put in the riceflakes, coconut scraping, jaggery, and cardamons. Mix well with hand as it will release the moisture from the jaggery and coconut. Serve by mixing ripe plaintain into the aval or by itself.
Note: Can also be made with white rice flakes/flattened rice/poha. It is best to be made with dark brown jaggery than the whitish ones.

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  1. KurinjiNovember 26, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    easy n healthy dish!

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  2. prasuNovember 26, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    lovely blog dear.............

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  3. Gayathri KumarNovember 26, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    Very delicious..

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  4. UnknownNovember 27, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    Hi

    That's one of my favorite snack at home...:)

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    http://www.myeasytocookrecipes.blogspot.com

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  5. Malar GandhiNovember 27, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    simply snack...very healthy a well.

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  6. Treat and TrickNovember 27, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    Easy and yummy! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving your sweet comment, you have a lovely space, do keep in touch ya...

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  7. Gayathri KumarNovember 28, 2010 at 8:26 PM

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  8. PushpaNovember 29, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    Healthy and delicious dish.

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  9. mrs kNovember 29, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    Excellent recipe,jaggery is an excellent source of iron,so definately a very healthy & yummy dish for all.

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  10. Umm MymoonahNovember 29, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    I couldn't find these brown rice flakes any more, looks very delicious. Thank you for sending it to the event :)

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