avalakki rotti

Directions

1. 1
   firstly, in a bowl take 1 cup poha and rinse with water.
2. 2
   drain off the water and transfer it to the bowl.
3. 3
   now add 1 cup rice flour, 1 onion, few curry leaves and 2 tbsp coriander.
4. 4
   also add 1 inch ginger, 2 chilli, 1 tsp cumin and ½ tsp salt.
5. 5
   squeeze and mix well combining all the ingredients well.
6. 6
   now add hot water and start to knead the dough.
7. 7
   combine and knead forming a slightly sticky dough.
8. 8
   now take a banana leaf and grease it with oil. you can alternatively use butter paper. if the banana leaf is not tender, heat slightly and then grease with oil.
9. 9
   take a ball sized dough and tap gently to a thin thickness.
10. 10
    make 3 holes, this will help to roast as we can add oil in the centre.
11. 11
    now flip over to hot tawa and press gently.
12. 12
    after a minute, peel the banana leaf gently.
13. 13
    flip over once the base is cooked.
14. 14
    now add oil and roast both sides until it turns slightly golden.
15. 15
    finally, enjoy avalakki akki rotti with coconut chutney.