Gojju avalakki - Version 1

Ingredients:

Avalakki / Poha / Flattened rice - 1 cup
Tamarind pulp - 1 cup
Mustard - 1/4 tbsp
Jeera - 1/4 tbsp
Chana dal - 1/4 tbsp
Urad dal  - 1/4 tbsp
Curry leaves - 6
Hing / Asafoetida - 1/4 tbsp
Puliogare paste - 2 tbsp
Salt - as required
Jaggery - 1/4 tbsp
Shredded coconut - 1/4 cup

Method:

1) Soak Poha for about 30 mins in water. Add water until it sinks.
2) In a pan, add oil, mustard, jeera, chana dal, urad dal, Hing, curry leaves, puliogare paste and fry for 1 min.
3) Now add Tamarind pulp, Jaggery, salt and mix well.
4) Boil until the mixture thickens.
5) Now add the soaked ad softened poha, shredded coconut and mix well.
6) Close the lid and cook it for 3 mins and then turn off the flame.

Gojju avalakki is ready to be served. This could be served as a snack, breakfast, or during fasting.