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Kothimeera Atukulu ~ Coriander Poha

Kids Tiffin Recipes – Kothimeera Atukulu/Fresh Coriander Poha

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Tiffin Recipe ~ Coriander Poha – Kothimeera Atukulu

Poha aka beaten rice/flattened rice is a humble ingredient that graces many an Indian home cook’s pantry across the sub-continent. Basically it is dehusked rice that is flattened into flat light dry flakes that vary in thickness. The common Indian names given to beaten rice are poha, aval, avalakki and atukulu. It is versatile in terms of the numerous varieties one can prepare, be it savory or sweet dishes. It is much loved by mothers who look for quick kid tiffin recipes using poha. Few quick and easy poha dishes that I have blogged earlier include atukula upma and kanda pohe that make for a quick breakfast or evening snack and festival recipes like atukula payasam, atukula laddu and teepi (sweet) atukulu.

Coriander Poha or Kothimeera Atukulu (Telugu) is a simple yet flavorful dish where poha is flavored with fresh coconut and fresh coriander leaves. The flavor of coconut and fresh coriander shines through and the scent of the spices makes it special. It is an amazingly flavorful dish that you can prepare when unexpected guests drop by or can be served as fasting food during festivals. It is a winner of a recipe and do add it to your repertoire as its a change from the everyday boring upma and the likes. It is light on the stomach yet filling enough to see you through the morning hours before lunch.

Kothimeera Atukulu ~ Coriander Poha

  Prepare time:  Cook:  Serves: 5  Cuisine: south indian All Recipes,Andhra Recipes,Festival Foods,Indian Breakfast Recipes,Indian Vegan Recipes,Indian Vegetarian Recipes,Lunch Box Recipes,Navratri Recipes,South Indian Recipes
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 Ingredients

  •   Poha 2 cups, (beaten rice/atukulu/aval)
  •   Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
  •   Salt to taste
  •   To grind to a paste:
  •   Coconut 1/3 cup, fresh and grated
  •   Green chilis 2
  •   Coriander leaves 3/4 cup, fresh and chopped
  •   Lemon juice 1 1/2 tsps
  •   Rasam powder 1/2 tsp (homemade or store bought)
  •   Jaggery 1 tsp, grated or sugar
  •   For poppu/tadka/tempering:
  •   Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
  •   Urad dal 1 tsp
  •   Cinnamon stick 1/2"
  •   Asafoetida pinch (optional)
  •   Curry leaves 1 sprig
  •   Oil 1 1/2 tbsps

Method for making Kothimeera Atukulu ~ Coriander Poha

  1. Wash the beaten rice and drain. Sprinkle 4 to 5 tbsps of water over the beaten rice/poha and keep aside.

  2. Grind grated fresh coconut, fresh coriander leaves, green chilis, lemon juice, jaggery, rasam powder and salt to a paste by adding three tbsps of water.

  3. Mix the ground coconut mixture well with washed beaten rice and keep it aside.

  4. Heat oil in a vessel, add the mustard seeds and allow them to splutter. Add the urad dal and cinnamon stick and fry until the dal turns red. Add the curry leaves, asafoetida and turmeric powder and fry for a few seconds.

  5. Add the beaten rice mixture and give a good toss so that the contents are combined well. Allow to cook for a mt, adjust salt, turn off flame and serve warm.

Tips

  •   Rasam powder is an optional ingredient.
By Published: Coriander Poha is a quick, tasty dish among kids tiffin recipes. Kothimeera Atukulu as known in telugu has coconut and coriander leaves as main ingredients.