Pressed Rice Mixture / Avalakki Mixture

I learnt this  recipe from my friend Deepali Hegde's mom. Thanks amma for this wonderful recipe. This is one of the very simple and tasty snack recipes. Give it a try have fun. Maja maadi.

Preparation time:  40 min.
Servings: approx 7-8 cups

Ingredients:

• 4 cups thick Pressed Ric/ dappa avalakki
• 1 and 1/2 cups Khara Sev
• 3/4 cup Peanut/ground nut/Shenga
• 1/2 cup Cashew
• 1/2 cup thin slices of dry Coconut/kobbari
• 1/4 cup Raisin/dry grapes( optional)
• 1 cup cleaned Curry leaves
• 1 tsp Red chili powder(to taste)
• 1 tbsp sugar
• salt to taste
• Oil for deep frying.

Method:

• Heat oil in a pan. Deep fry the Peanut, Cashew, sliced coconut and the Raisin separately until light brown. And trasnfere into kitchen napkins to remove excess oil.
• Now deep fry the curry leaves until it becomes crisp and keep it aside. Please make sure curry leaves are not wet. Wash them and dry before you start frying.
• Lastly deep fry the pressed rice until it puffs up. Transfer into kitchen towel and remove excess oil.
• Now take all the deep fried ingredients in a large bowl. Add red chili powder, salt to taste and sugar. Crush the fried curry leaves and mix well. Adjust the salt, sweetness if needed.
• Store in a airtight box.  DO not forget to eat ;).