Name: Phova Chetni | Pova Chutney ~ Mangalore Style Spiced Beaten Rice recipe by Shireen Sequeira at BetterButter
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 or 2-1/2 cups thin beaten rice (flattened rice) * see note; 2 cups freshly grated coconut * see notes; 1 small onion finely chopped (optional); 2-1/2 tablespoons sambhar powder (I used Nayak's) * see note; 2-1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar or jaggery; salt to taste (about 1/2 - 3/4th teaspoon); For tempering:; 1/2 teaspoon mustard; 2-3 sprigs (about 15-18) curry leaves; 2-3 teaspoons oil

ABOUT Phova Chetni | Pova Chutney ~ Mangalore Style Spiced Beaten Rice RECIPE

A simple, tasty and nutritious way to eat beaten rice. Spiced with sambar powder and tempered with mustard and curry leaves this dish makes for a light yet filling breakfast

Ingredients Serving: 2

2 or 2-1/2 cups thin beaten rice (flattened rice) * see note
2 cups freshly grated coconut * see notes
1 small onion finely chopped (optional)
2-1/2 tablespoons sambhar powder (I used Nayak's) * see note
2-1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar or jaggery
salt to taste (about 1/2 - 3/4th teaspoon)
For tempering:
1/2 teaspoon mustard
2-3 sprigs (about 15-18) curry leaves
2-3 teaspoons oil

Instructions

In a large bowl add the grated coconut, sambhar powder, jaggery or sugar and salt to taste. Mix it well squeezing the coconut with your hand - this help activate the moisture and juiciness of the coconut.
Add the chopped onion if you are going to serve it immediately, otherwise add it along with the beaten rice and give it one good mix.
In a smaller pan heat the oil and add the mustard. When it stops spluttering add the curry leaves and fry them on a medium heat taking care not to burn them. Pour this seasoning into the coconut mixture.
When you are ready to serve add the beaten rice to the above mixture and give it a good mix - check sweetness and salt and adjust accordingly.
Serve with tea or coffee

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