Kara avalakki:

Kara avalakki:

      Kara avalakki is very easy to prepare and can be stored for about couple of weeks to serve as a evening time snack, a perfect snack for travelling...

Ingredients:

•  paper avalakki /beaten rice             - 250 gms
• Ground nuts                                  - 2 tbsp 
•  Salt                                                - 2 tsp or according to taste
•  Oil                                                  - 2 or 3 tbsp
•  Sugar                                             - 1/2 tsp
•  Curry leaves                                  - 8-10
• Mustard seeds                                - 1 tsp
• Jeera                                            - 1 tsp
• Turmericpowder                            - 1/4 tsp
•  Hing (Asafoetida)                          - 1/4 tsp
• Dry  Red chili                                  -2-3 tsp
• Roasted gram                                  - 2 tbsp
• Dried coconut                                - 1/2 cup, cut in thin strips

Method:

•   Heat oil in a large kadai. When oil is hot, reduce heat and add the peanuts and fry till just done.
• Remove from oil and put on a plate.
•  In the same oil, add the coconut  pieces and fry on low heat till golden brown. Do not let it turn black. Remove from oil and put along with peanuts.
•  Add the mustard and cumin seeds. When they stop spluttering, add asafetida powder and turmeric powder, curry leaves.
•  Add the avalakki / beaten rice. Mix well. Keep the heat low.
•   Keep stirring till the avalakki gets crisp. Add chili powder, salt, sugar, peanuts, coconut pieces and mix well.
•   Taste it and add salt or chili powder if necessary.
•   When the avalakki is almost crisp, remove from stove and cool completely. store in       airtight container.