Milagu Aval | Black Pepper Poha
Milagu Aval or black Pepper flavoured Poha is a delicious satvik, Gluten Free and Vegan breakfast or snack made in less than 10 mins. Does not contain onion garlic too.
One of the challenges faced by the bloggers today is a problem of plenty. Too many foodies, too many eat out / dine in options, too many cuisines to cook / eat and too many critics (at home too!). What if we take up the challenge one notch higher and need to cook dishes with just ONE SPICE ?
We have Poha (flattened rice) atleast once a week for breakfast with the following on a rotation.
More Poha recipes on the blog that you may like
- Coriander Poha / Dhaniya Poha
- Batatyatchi Poha (Poha with Potatoes)
- Vangi Poha (Poha with Brinjals and spice powder)
- Curry leaf paste poha
- Curd Poha
- Indori Poha
- Dadpe Pohe
- Sihi Avalakki (Jaggery Coconut Poha)
and this was a great addition to that list.
Sunday mornings and growling tummies couldn't get a better deal. So,get some poha and make this no onion, no garlic Black pepper poha.
FAQs to make the best Milagu Aval:
What variety of poha can I use for this dish?
Use thick variety poha for this dish
Can I add any more spices or ghee to this dish?
Red Chillies might add a hint of spice to this.For enhanced taste, add a teaspoon of ghee while sauteeing the crushed black pepper. skip ghee if vegan.
Can I add any nuts / peanuts to this dish?
One may use broken cashews and peanuts also to enhance the taste (use if not allergic to nuts)
Do I use Black pepper in whole / powder form?
use Freshly crushed black pepper (not pepper powder) for the best taste
Let's get to today's recipe now - Milagu Aval - GF and Vegan Dish (Pepper Poha)
Prep time - 5 mins, Cook time - 10 mins, Serves - 2
What you need:
- 1 cup Thick variety flattened rice (Poha / Aval)
- 2 teaspoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper (crushed coarsely)
- ½ teaspoon Cumin (Jeera)
- ½ teaspoon Split black gram (Urad dal)
- ¾ teaspoon Salt
- 2 sprig Curry leaves
- 1 teaspoon Cashewnuts (halved)
- 2 teaspoon Fresh Grated coconut - 2 tsp
PIN FOR LATER
How to:
- Wash the poha under running water for 30-45 seconds. Drain in a colander and cover and keep.
- In a pan, add oil, splutter cumin, Urad dal, curry leaves & cashew nuts (till the nuts turns golden brown). Add the crushed pepper salt and mix well.
- Now add the drained poha and mix well. Adjust salt and spices and finish with coconut.
- Serve hot.
Milagu Aval | Pepper flavoured Poha
Equipment
- Bowl
- Kadai
Ingredients
- 1 cup Flattened Rice Poha / Aval - Thick variety
- 2 teaspoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Whole Black Pepper crushed coarsely
- ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds Jeera
- ½ teaspoon split black gram Urad dal
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 sprig Curry Leaves
- 1 teaspoon Cashewnuts halved
- 2 teaspoon Grated coconut
Instructions
- Wash the poha under running water for 30-45 seconds. Drain in a colander and cover and keep.
- In a pan, add oil, splutter cumin, Urad dal, curry leaves & cashew nuts (till the nuts turns golden brown). Add the crushed pepper salt and mix well.
- Now add the drained poha and mix well. Adjust salt and spices and finish with coconut.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Do not soak the poha in water. Run it in a colander under running water. Drain, cover and keep till used.
For enhanced taste, add a teaspoon of ghee while sauteeing the crushed black pepper. skip ghee if vegan.
One may use broken red chillies and peanuts also to enhance the taste
use Freshly crushed black pepper (not pepper powder) for the best taste
Priya Iyer says
My mom makes this often, in a slightly different way. Your version looks so good and very delicious!
Suma Gandlur says
That is one delicious and quick breakfast. Thanks for the mention and your generosity. :))
Poonam Bachhav says
This is a new dish to me but sounds healthy and delicious ! Thanks for the share. I would love to give it a try
Swati says
So easy and simple to make and rich in flavours from pepper and coconut.. will surely like to try poha this way.
Sujata Roy says
A healthy, delicious and quick breakfast. Loved the use of coconut in poha. Superb share.
Mayuri Patel says
Such a lovely breakfast option Kalyani and easy to make. Sometimes having fewer spices makes the dish tasty. I'd love to try this recipe someday.
preethi'scuisine says
Wonderful quick recipe loaded with pepper.healthy and yum breakfast idea. Fantastic share.
Mayuri Patel says
This is definitely a must try recipe. I often make poha for breakfast and am tired of the usual veggie one. Will try out this milagu aval, so different and am sure very flavourful with pepper and coconut in it.
Kalyani says
thanks Mayuri. Hope you can try it soon !
Renu says
This is different with black pepper in this, something different for our taste buds. Would love to try
Kalyani says
Do try Renu. am sure you would like it a lot
Archana says
This milagu aval is so different from my usual poha. We must try it sounds like a welcome change.
Kalyani says
thanks, do try !