Avalose Podi

Ingredients

Rice Flour - 2 cups

Grated Coconut - 1 cup

Cumin Powder - 1/2 tsp

Fenugreek Powder - a pinch

Salt - 1/4 tsp

Method

1. Traditionally avalose podi is made by soaking rice for few hours, drying it and then making a coarse powder with it. To make life easier, we will use store bought rice flour.

2. Mix the grated coconut, cumin powder, fenugreek powder and salt with the rice flour and let it rest for about 1 hour.

3. Dry roast the mixture on a medium low flame for about half an hour till  the mixture becomes dry and turns light brown in colour.

4. You may use the podi in its coarse form or grind it in a mixie to a smooth powder.

5. Cool completely and store  in air tight containers for upto 6 months. Serve as a tea time snack or as a light meal.

6. This is typically served with some sugar and/or banana. This is a very common travel snack.