Name: Aval Upma
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups aval or pohe ((flattened rice, available in Indian grocery stores). Before you go ahead with another step in this recipe, place the aval in a large colander and wash under running water for a minute. Set the colander and aval aside while you prepare the rest of the recipe.); 1 tsp black mustard seeds; 2 dry red chillies; 15 curry leaves; 1 tsp canola or other vegetable oil; 1 small onion (, finely minced); 2 potatoes (, skins scrubbed clean. Cut the potatoes into a small dice and then zap them in a microwave with 1 tbsp water until the potatoes are tender, about 4-5 minutes.); 1/4 cup peanuts; 1/4 cup coconut milk ((use coconut shreds if you'd rather)); Chopped green coriander (, for garnish); Lemon juice