Vella Aval, or sweet poha, is a simple, comforting snack from South India. It uses soft aval, jaggery, cardamom, and fresh coconut. The flavors are warm, sweet, and lightly spiced. Ready in minutes and perfect for breakfast or a quick sweet treat.
This is a quick, comforting South Indian treat of softened flattened rice tossed with warm jaggery and fragrant cardamom, finished with fresh coconut for a tender, sweet bite. Wash the aval and drain completely, then let it rest for 10–15 minutes to soften. Mix in jaggery powder and cardamom powder until evenly coated, fold in coconut gratings, and serve immediately. Simple, naturally sweet, and ready in minutes.
Vella Aval Recipe
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Vella Aval (Sweet Poha)
This sweet poha is a No cooking recipe prepared for Krishna Jayanthi festival as Prasad. Though it is Krishna Jayanti special recipe, it is often prepared as evening snack also.
4
servings10
minutes0
minutesIngredients
1 Cup Aval (Poha)
1/2 Cup Jaggery Powder
1/4 Cup Coconut Gratings
2 Pinches Cardamom powder
Directions
- Wash the aval in water and drain the water completely.
- Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add jaggery powder and cardamom powder to the soaked aval and mix well.
- Finally add coconut gratings and mix well and serve.
Notes
- Soaking time of the aval vary with the thickness of the avail (poha). If it is thicker variety, then wash the poha and add little water and allow to soak for half an hour.
- The above recipe is a traditional one without much add on. If you like, you can add raisins and fried cashews etc.