PEARL MILLET FLAKES DUMPLING/ கம்பு அவல் கொழுக்கட்டை
Millets have lots of nutrients, it helps in weight loss too. Instead of making upma I thought of making this. Tried for evening snack and it cam out so good. Kids liked it.
INGREDIENTS
Peral millet flakes / கம்பு அவல் - 1 cup
Onion - 1
Green chili - 4
Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
Curry leaves - few
Coriander leaves - few
Salt to taste
For Tempering
Oil - 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
urad dhal - 1 tbsp
Channa dhal - 1 tbsp
METHOD
Soak the flakes / Aval in water for 15 minutes. And wash it.
In a strainer add a cotton cloth and add the soaked flakes and drain it nicely. Keep it aside.
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, let it splutter. Add urad dhal, channa dhal and saute. Add chopped onions , green chilis , curry leaves and coriander leaves. saute.
Add the sautéed onions etc and mix well.
Grease the Idli plate and make balls or desired shapes and steam it for 5 to 7 minutes.
Enjoy with your choice of chutney.