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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Avil Milk (Poha Milk Shake) ~ Malabar Delicacy

Avil Milk shake is a refreshing, healthy milk shake from Malabar or North Kerala. This is available at various street stalls, especially during summer. But these days, many milk shake shops in Kerala serve avil milk and so it's not just confined to Malabar any more. Avil milk is nothing but adding roasted poha, mashed bananas, roasted peanuts to chilled milk. Poha or beaten rice is known as 'Avil' in Malayalam, and so is the name of this milk shake.

Avil milk shakes are available in many different variations and flavours. I prefer using the thin version matta aval or Kerala type red aval. But you can always use thick or thin white poha as well. Local shops used bournvita or boost for an added flavour, but you can always skip that part. You can use coconut milk, almond milk or soy milk for a vegan version. Use roasted cashews or almonds for a peanut free version. Use any ripe bananas for this recipe, but usually mysuru or palayamkodan pazham is used. I used njallipoovan(elakki banana). Also, you can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream topping for added richness. This is quite simple to prepare at home, and you can enjoy anytime. The best part of this drink unlike other milk shakes is that you can eat as well as drink this, the soaked poha puffs up and the roasted peanuts along with tutty fruity adds a nice crunch. Enjoy !!

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Preparation time ~ 10 minutes
Cooking time ~ nil
Author ~ Julie
Serves ~ 2 glasses
Ingredients
beaten rice / avil roasted 1/2 cup
roasted peanuts 2-3 tbsp
small banana (njallipoovan / mysuru) 3-4
chilled milk 1.5 cups
granulated sugar 2tbsp
tutty fruity 2tbsp
boost/ bournvita, 1 small sachet




Method
  • Chill the milk before use. You can use pasteurized or boiled whole milk.
  • Dry roast the avil(poha) in a pan until it's nice and crisp without adding any oil or ghee. May take 2-3 minutes on low flame, keep aside.
  • Peel and mash the ripe bananas in a bowl with a fork. Add granulated sugar and mix well.
  • Dry roast the peanuts and peel the skin off once cooled. 
  • To a tall glass, add 2-3 tbsp of mashed banana mix, add roasted avil and roasted peanuts. To this add tutty fruity. Finally, pour in chilled milk. Add again the roasted avil and peanuts. Add tutty fruity for garnish and sprinkle half of a sachet of boost powder.
  • Serve immediately. Mix with a spoon and enjoy.

NOTES
* You can use coconut milk, almond milk or soy milk for a vegan version.
* Use roasted cashews or almonds for a peanut free version.
* Use any ripe bananas for this recipe, but usually mysuru or palayamkodan pazham is used. I used njallipoovan(elakki banana).
* You can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream topping for added richness.
* Use bournvita or boost or horlicks or any other energy powders, or just omit that too.
* You can use chopped cherries or add condensed milk instead of granulated sugar.
* I prefer using the thin version matta aval or Kerala type red aval. But you can always use thick or thin white poha as well.


1 comment:

Angie's Recipes said... Best Blogger Tips

What a different and delicious milk shake! I have never tried one with rice.