We begin making the Tamil Nadu Style Kothamalli Aval Upma Recipe by washing the flattened rice in cold running water using a strainer and keep it aside, for the water to drain. 

Using a mixer, combine the fresh coconut, coriander leaves, green chillies, jaggery, lime juice. Grind to a coarse mixture, making sure you do not make it smooth. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. 

Heat oil in kadai or a pan over medium heat; add the mustard seeds, urad dal, curry leaves and allow it to splutter and the dal to turn golden brown and crisp.

Add the ground coconut coriander mixture to the kadai, finally add the soaked and drained flattened rice and give it a toss. Stir for 3 to 4 minutes, cover the pan and simmer for another couple of minutes. Check for seasoning if required and adjust salt to taste. 

Once done, turn off the heat and transfer the Kothamali Aval Upma/ Dhania Poha to a serving bowl and serve hot.

Serve the Tamil Nadu Style Kothamali Aval Upma Recipe/ Dhania Poha along with a cuppa hot Masala chai.