Sweet poha recipe | sweet aval
Sweet aval or sweet poha is a easy snack made for krishna Jayanti. There are many versions of this. I have shared the method I make at home.
For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips.
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Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )
- 1 ½ cups poha medium, aval, avalakki, poha, attukulu. refer notes
- ¼ cup coconut grated, fresh
- ¼ cup Jaggery grated or powdered
- ¼ tsp cardamom powder
- 2 tbsps roasted cashews or fried gram
- 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
How to make the recipe
- If using thin or paper thin poha, then skip rinsing them and add to a bowl.
- If using thicker poha rinse them quickly in enough water and drain completely.
- Spread on a wide plate and air dry it. They should not be mushy.
- Add coconut, jaggery & cardamom. Mix well.
- Set aside for 10 to 15 mins. Jaggery will dissolve on its own when mixed with coconut.
- Add the roasted cashews or fried gram and sesame seeds just before you serve to keep them crunchy.
NUTRITION (estimation only)
Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 5.4mg