Avalakki Oggarane/ Flattened Rice fry/ Atukula Pulihora/ Poha Pulihora

Needed

1. Flattened Rice - 2 cups
2. Capscicum - 1/2
3. Onion - 1
4. Green chillies - 1 or 2
5. Ginger - a small piece
6. Cashew - 5
7. Raisins - 8
8. Almonds - 2
9. Coriander/Cilantro - 1/4 bunch
10. Curry leaves - 5
11. Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
12. Cumin Seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
13. Urad dal - 1/2 teaspoon
14. Red gram - 1/2 teaspoon
15. Lemon - 1/2
16. Turmeric - 1 teaspoon
17. Oil - 2 tablespoons
18. Salt as needed

Method

• Heat the oil in a pan.
• Add mustard, cumin, urad dal and red gram.
• Fry till they splutter.
• Add almonds, cashew, raisins, curry leaves and fry for few minutes.
• Add ginger, green chillies and onion and fry for few minutes.
• This order of frying is crucial to ensure that none of the ingredients get charred.
• Add turmeric and capscicum and fry for few minutes.
• Wash the flattened rice and keep it aside for just a minute.
• I use the medium flattened rice to have the crispy texture.
• Add the flattened rice to the pan and saute it.
• Add salt, lemon juice and coriander leaves, saute the mixture.
• Minimze the heat and place a lid on the pan.
• After a minute, saute it again, switch of the heat.
• Keep the pan away from the heat with a closed lid.
• Serve it after 5 minutes to enjoy the aroma and taste.

Flattened Rice Fry can be prepared with carrots, beans , peas, cauliflower and many other vegetables as per the taste. I use capscicum as it takes less time to cook and gives a kick start for a busy morning.