Learn how to make Aval Milk, a popular drink from Kerala made with rice flakes aka beaten rice along with mashed bananas, dried fruits and nuts.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Kerala, Malabar, South Indian
Servings: 2people
Author: Famidha Ashraf
INGREDIENTS
½cupthick poha(aval/rice flakes/flattened or beaten rice)
2teaspoongheeoptional
1large ripe bananamashed
1cupmilkchilled (you may use laban, coconut milk, almond milk, cashew milk, etc)
1pinchcardamom powderthis is to flavour the milk
handfulroasted nuts of choice
sweetener of choice as per taste (honey, stevia, sugar, etc.)
Optional additions
protein powdermix with milk
seasonal fruits or berries
bloomed basil seedssabja
datesapricot, raisins, figs etc
homemade granola
ice cream scoop
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat a shallow pan on low flame and add ghee if using else dry roast the rice flakes for a few minutes or until crispy. Remove and keep aside. You may roast the nuts too.
Add the mashed banana equally into the serving cups.
Top the mashed bananas with some roasted nuts and any other fruits or dried fruits if used.
Next, top that with the roasted rice flakes.
Stir in the cardamom powder or cinnamon powder to the milk and pour the chilled milk.
Top with some more nuts or granola and serve immediately.