Avalosunda (Roasted Rice Balls)

Avalosunda (Roasted Rice Balls) 

Avalosunda is the traditional snack from Kerala. It is made with Jaggery syrup mixed in and rolled into balls. It can be stored for about 6 months, if prepared properly.

Ingredients:

Avalose Powder:

Rice – 1 Kg
Coconut Grated – 3 Whole Coconut
Cumin Seeds – 1/2 Tsp
Sesame Seeds - 1 Tsp
Salt - To Taste

Avalosunda (Roasted Rice Balls):

Jaggery/Sugar – 500 Gm
Water – 1/2 Cup
Ghee – 1 Tablespoon
Cardamom Powder – 1/4 Tsp
Ginger Powder - 1/4 Tsp
Avalose Powder – 1/2 Kg

Avalosunda

Rice Flour Mixture

Avalose Powder

Method of preparation:

Avalose powder (Roasted Rice Powder in Coconut):

Soak rice in water.
Drain the rice and make as fine powder.
Mix the flour and grated coconut with your hand.
Add cumin seeds, Sesame seeds and salt.
Mix well with your hand.
Set aside for 3 hours.
Lightly roast on a heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, till golden brown.
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Store in airtight containers.

Avalosunda (Roasted Rice Balls):

Take a pan and add sugar/ Jaggery and water.
Cook it on low flame to one-third consistency.
Add ghee, cardamom powder, and Ginger Powder.
Mix well.
Remove from fire and Add avalose powder as required.
Mix well.
Take 1/2 cup avalose powder in a plate.
Take a table spoon Jaggery/sugar avalose powder Mixture.
Add the mixture in Avalose powder and shape into small balls.
Roll the balls in avalose powder.
Allow to cool and store in an airtight jar.