Curd Aval RM #2

You need:

Poha/Aval[Pressed rice]- 1 cup

Thick curd- 2 cups
Grated coconut -2 tablespoons
Red chillies -2, broken

Mustard- 1/2 teaspoon

Jeera-1/2 teaspoon

Urad dhal,split,white- 1/2 teaspoon

Curry leaves -a few
Coriander leaves - to garnish,finely chopped. [I used a handful]
Salt to taste
Oil -1.5 teaspoons

1.Wash aval and soak with just enough water.[Water used for soaking should not be seen above the aval/poha].Leave aside for some time till soft.Check by mashing between your fingers.Else sprinkle a little more water.Stir gently and leave aside for few more minutes.

2.Meanwhile beat the curd well.

3.When the aval is soft put into the beaten curd ,add salt,grated coconut and mix well.

4.Heat oil and add the mustard,jeera ,urad dhal,chillies.

5.When it splutters and dhal turns brown add curry leave and wait for a second.Pour over the aval.

6.Mix well and serve as such or with pickle.

Note :

If the aval absorbs the curd,add some more before serving.