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Aval Nanachathu | Sweet Aval | Sweet Poha

Aval Nanachathu is a sweet snack made using flattened rice flakes with jaggery, ghee, coconut and cardamom powder. Aval Nanachathu or Sweet Aval is a no cook version very easy to make for any festivals especially Gokulashtami. Learn to make Aval Nanachathu with step by step pictures and video.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings3
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 cup thin poha
  • 1/3 cup powdered jaggery
  • 1/2 cup coconut
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • 1 pinch cardamom powder
  • water as needed to rinse

Instructions

  • First add 1 cup poha to water.
  • Rinse well a couple of times until water is clear and drain water. I used thin poha so didn't have to soak.If you use thick poha then soak for 2 minutes or until poha turns soft then drain water.
  • Drain water completely.
  • Add it to a mixing bowl.
  • Add 1/3 cup powdered jaggery.
  • Add 1/2 cup grated coconut along with 1 tablespoon ghee and 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder.
  • Mix it well.
  • Sweet poha or Sweet aval is ready.
  • Sprinkle fresh grated coconut and serve!
  • Serve it immediately and enjoy!

Video

Notes

  • If you use thick poha rinse well then soak for 2-3 mins then use it.
  • I used thin poha so by the times I rinse it became soft.
  • Serve with fresh grated coconut.
  • Add a pinch of salt to lift up the sweetness.
  • You can add ghee fried cashews to it or you can even add broken raw cashews.
  • I recommend using thin aval as it absorbs sweetness and flavors well.
  • You can replace white poha with red poha too.
  • Instead of powdered jaggery, you can add cane sugar or white sugar too.
  • You can even make small balls and serve.
  • You can even add few banana slices and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Aval Nanachathu | Sweet Aval | Sweet Poha
Amount Per Serving (75 g)
Calories 219 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 76mg3%
Potassium 65mg2%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 24g27%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 167IU3%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 43mg4%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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