Gojju avalakki recipe - Karnataka style puli aval - Huli avalakki - Gojjavalakki recipe

flattened rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa flakes

💰Cheaper: rice flakes

Quinoa flakes provide a gluten-free option while rice flakes are more economical.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: roasted chickpeas

Sunflower seeds are lower in calories and roasted chickpeas add crunch.

curry leaves

🥗Healthier: bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Bay leaves provide a similar aromatic quality while dried basil is more readily available.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add mustard seeds and let them pop.

Stir in urad dal and chana dal, cooking until golden brown.

Add chopped onion, green chilies, and ginger; sauté until onions are translucent.

Mix in curry leaves and turmeric powder, cooking for 1-2 minutes.

Add the flattened rice, stirring well to combine with the spices.

Season with salt and sugar; mix thoroughly.

Stir in peanuts and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and add lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves.

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