
Appetizers
Aval Vada
60 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.
Description
Recipe for preparing a rice appetizer. Indian cuisine Serve with greens and sauce.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1

Prepare 1 cup of Aval Poha (rice flakes).
- 2
Step 2

Soak the flakes in about 1/2 cup of water until soft — about 10 minutes.
- 3
Step 3

Prepare the other ingredients — 1 small onion, 2 green peppers, 1/2 teaspoon Jeera (cumin), 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1–2 tablespoons besan (nut flour), and 1–2 tablespoons rice flour.
- 4
Step 4

Mix the ingredients in the soaked aval poha together with salt (also add curry leaves and fresh coriander leaves, if you have them).
- 5
Step 5

Shape into small patties. If the mixture is too watery, add besan or rice flour.
- 6
Step 6

Fry in oil until golden.
- 7
Step 7

Can be marinated in Rasam sauce.