Avalakki Bella Usuli | Karnataka Fasting Recipe

Avalakki Bella Usuli – Karnataka style Fasting recipe prepared using flattened rice and jaggery. Simple and delicious recipe.

We observe fasting on every auspicious day religiously. Some prefer to observe fasting for the entire day whereas few have one time mal and observe fasting for the rest of the day. Few consume only fruits and milk on the day of fasting. There are certain foods which are usually consumed as fasting food like Sabudana, Potato, and Poha. They are rich in Starch to satisfy your hunger packs. Hereby, I present you a simple recipe with the flavor of Karnataka.

Avalakki Bella Usuli is usually prepared across Karnataka on the days when people observe fasting for their God. Usuli is prepared using poha/flattened rice as it is high in starch content and filling the stomach. This can be prepared using red poha or white one, either thick or thin. The only difference between thick and thin variety is in their soaking time. It is such a simple one that you can stir up in five minutes and it’s kids friendly too. One can substitute sugar in the place of Jaggery. Prepare this moist usuli as an offering to God on an auspicious day.

Ingredients:

1 cup Poha/Flattened rice (either thick or thin)
½ cup Grated Jaggery
¼ cup Grated Coconut
1 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
Water for soaking Poha

Method:

Wash poha thoroughly with water and drain the excess water. Soak poha in a cup of warm water for about 5 minutes. Drain the water and set aside
In a bowl, add soaked poha. Combine grated jaggery, grated coconut, and cardamom powder.
Mix them well such that they are combined together.
Serve avalakki usuli with some grated jaggery on the top