Tasty after-school snacks for kids and quick Jaggery-based sweet with aval for Krishna Jayanthi.
Mushy or fluffy Aval Variations Ingredients Recipe with step-by-step pictures Sweet Aval Video recipe
Can I use thin Aval
I would recommend using thick poha as it gives a good texture to the jaggery-based Indian sweet recipe.
Should Vella Aval texture be slightly mushy?
Traditionally many people make inipu aval fluffy but to make it toddler-friendly I prefer this texture. Adjust the water according to your preferred texture.
Jaggery quantity
Adjust according to your sweetness and also jaggery variety
Can I add jaggery directly?
Jaggery might have impurities so I would recommend preparing jaggery water. Strain then add to the sweet. If you use big chunks of jaggery, melt in a microwave or stovetop
Should I saute coconut?
It is optional but gives good flavorful to the sweet aval.
variation - you can use
thin poha, sprinkle water to turn them soft Add Edible camphor, nutmeg, etc. Roasted almonds, raisins, or nuts of your choice Sprinkle coconut before turning off instead of sautéing You can cardamom pods instead of cardamom powder
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Ingredients
Soak Aval
1/2 cup thick Aval | Flattened rice 1 cup hot water
Soak jaggery
1/3 cup powdered jaggery tightly pressed 1/3 cup hot water
Vella aval
1 tablespoon ghee 2 tablespoon coconut 5 cashews 1/8 teaspoon cardamom powder Pinch of salt
How to make Sweet Poha with step-by-step pictures
Soak Aval
Firstly wash Aval and soak in hot water for 3 minutes or till they turn soft press
Transfer to the colander and save the water
soak jaggery
Add powdered jaggery and hot water; let the jaggery melt
Vella Aval
Add ghee to a pan and heat
Furthermore, add cashews and coconut; roast till cashew starts to change color
Filter and add jaggery water and bring to boil
When jaggery water boils well, add soaked aval, extra water we saved (adjust according to your preferred texture), salt, and cardamom powder
Boil for 3-4 minutes or till it comes together; turn off the stove and serve hot
