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Girija Paati’s Puli Aval Recipe (Krishna Janmashtami Special) - Tamarind Poha

Gokulaashtami recipes - Krishna Jayanthi - Janmashtami - Girija paati - Puli Aval - Tamarind Poha - festive recipes - southindian

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Puli Aval or Tamarind Poha is a simple and delicious Gokulashtami recipe that is a must have for this festival. Tangy, with a hint of spice and asafoetida, this aval recipe brings to mind the famous Krishna and Sudhama story.

Gokulaashtami recipes - Krishna Jayanthi - Janmashtami - Girija paati - Puli Aval - Tamarind Poha - festive recipes - southindian

Looking for a simple recipe to make this celebration special, then this is the one for you. Go on, try Girija Paati's puli aval recipe this Krishna Jayanthi.

Ingredients
* Aval / Poha - 250 gms
* Tamarind - 25 gms - make tamarind water
* Tumeric - 1/4 tsp
* Salt - to taste

Seasoning / Tadka
* Mustard
* Urad dhal
* Dried red chillies - 2
* Bengal gram
* Curry leaves
* Asafoetida powder
* Gingelly oil 



Method:
1. Wash the poha well and set aside
2. Make about 1.5-2 cups of tamarind water with the tamarind, turmeric and salt.
3. Pour the tamarind water on the poha and allow to soak till it’s fully absorbed.
4. Add oil in a pan and pop in mustard seeds.
5. Once the mustard seeds have spluttered add in the urad dhal, bengal gram and red chillies. Roast each one well, before adding in the next.
6. Add in the curry leaves and fry for a few minutes.
7. Pop in the soaked poha, mix well and cook while stirring for a few minutes.
8. Add in the asafoetida, mix well and cook on low flame for a few minutes.
9. Serve with love.

Gokulaashtami recipes - Krishna Jayanthi - Janmashtami - Girija paati - Puli Aval - Tamarind Poha - festive recipes - southindian

You can enjoy Puli Aval or Tamarind Poha as part of a meal with Girija Paati's other Krishna Janmashtami recipes or as a quick snack on a busy day with a masala chai.

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