This is an easy sweet you can make in less than 10 mins. I always include this as Neivedhyam for Vinayagar Chaturthi not only for it's no-brainer recipe but for it's status as Lord Ganesha's favorite dish and it's unparalleled taste. For kids with sweet tooth, this is a sure keeper.
Makes about 5 balls
- Just soak 1/3 cup of thin poha in 1/3 cup of water for 5 minutes
- While it soaks, in a bowl add 1/3 cup of grated coconut (store bought is also fine but fresh one is preferred. If you do not have a grater, just grind the coconut to a coarse powder in a mixie)
- Add 1/3 cup of sugar and 2 tsp of grated jaggery
- Add very little salt (less than a pinch - little salt brings out the sweetness more)
- Add 1/4 tsp of cardomom powder (builds a nice aroma. but go easy on the amount if you don't like cardomom smell)
- Now gently squeeze the poha and add it to the bowl (Do not press hard as it will mash up the poha. You have added only less amount of water so a gentle squeeze is enough to elliminate the excess water so you can make balls
- Now mix up the contents in the bowl and make even sized balls
- Once the balls are made, in a plate spread some grated coconut (about 2 tbsp) & thinly sliced almonds/pistas or any nuts.
- Roll the balls over them so the outer surface gets coated with the coconuts and nuts for additional flavor (this is optional.)
- The Aval Urundais are ready to be served
- This sweet and soft balls are good to keep in fridge for couple of days and tastes even more delicious when chilled
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