Aval Mixture is a Chivda made using flattened rice, khara sev, boondi, groundnuts and curry leaves. This mixture is spiced with asafoetida, turmeric and chilli powder. It is simple to make, the only time consuming process is frying the Poha. Aval mixture is usually made during Diwali or Gokulashtami but is a also a great tea time snack.
Serve Aval Mixture with Kesari Gujiya and Masala Chai to your guests during festivals and special occasions.
If you like this recipe, you can also try other Snack recipes such as:
Cuisine: North Indian Recipes
Course: Snack
Diet: Vegetarian
Equipments Used: Hard Anodised Kadai (Wok)
Cooks in 30 M
Total in 40 M
To begin making the Aval mixture recipe, first heat oil in a small wok/kadhai.
Place the Poha in a medium sized sieve with a handle and dip it in the hot oil.
Once the Poha sizzles take them out of the oil, drain it and place on an absorbent paper. Do this in batches, 1/2 cup at a time.
Fry the groundnuts, roasted chana dal, curry leaves separately in the same oil and drain on absorbent paper.
Take the oil off the heat. Keep 1 tablespoon oil in the wok and take out the rest.
Add the hing, turmeric powder and red chilli powder to the hot oil in the wok. Pour this over the Poha.
In a large mixing bowl add the poha, groundnuts, roasted chana dal, curry leaves, sev, boondi and toss it together to mix. Add salt if required.
Cool and store it in an airtight container. Serve Aval Mixture with Kesari Gujiya and Masala Chai to your guests during festivals and special occasions.