Aval Nanachathu (no cook snack)

Aval Nanachathu is a quick, no-cook snack made by soaking flattened rice with Karupatti, coconut, and banana. A traditional evening tiffin or temple offering in Tamil and Kerala homes, it’s comforting, filling, and full of fiber.

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cook Time

Serving

2 People

Natural Palm Jaggery Powder (Palm Sugar)

A Clean Alternative to White Sugar, Packed with Minerals & Flavor.

Rustic, sweet, and ready in minutes — a wholesome after-school or temple-style snack.

Ingredients

Aval (poha) – 1 cup (thin or medium)

TAPL Palm Jaggery Powder – 1/3 cup

Grated coconut – 1/2 cup

Ripe banana – 1 (sliced)

Cardamom – a pinch

Water – as needed

Instructions

Sprinkle water over aval to soften (don’t soak too much).

Add Karupatti, coconut, banana, and cardamom.

Mix gently and rest for 5 minutes.

Serve as a snack or light breakfast.