Aval Ethapazham Varattiyathu | Beaten Brown Rice Flakes And Ripe Plantains Cooked With Jaggery And Coconut
A proper Kerala fry — banana tossed with shallots, curry leaves, and ground spices until each piece is dry, dark, and packed with heat. The coconut oil is not optional.
Ingredientsfor 2 servings
- 2 cup Beaten rice flakes
- 1 cup Coconut — grated
- 2 nos Ripe plantain
- 1/2 cup Jaggery
- 1/4 cup Cashew and raisins
- 2+1 tbsp Ghee
Preparation
Step 1
Place a pan on the stove, add ghee and roast the sliced banana until golden brown. Then roast cashews and raisins till they goes golden brown.
Step 2
Keep the roasted cashews, raisins and banana aside.
Step 3
Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a saucepan and cook the rice flakes till crisp. It takes around 5- 10 minutes in low flame.
Step 4
Heat a pan and add the grated coconut and jaggery along with 1/4 cup water and Continue cooking for 7 to 8 minutes in medium flame.
Step 5
When the water evaporates from the coconut and it turns well cooked, add roasted aval, banana, cashew and raisins.
Step 6
Give it a nice mix and turn off the heat.
Step 7
Sweet Aval Ethapazham Varattiyathu is ready to serve.
Tip
Coconut oil is not optional in a Kerala fry. It adds a flavour that no other oil can replicate.
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