Avalos Unda brings together simple ingredients to create something truly special. This recipe starts with making your own avalos powder – a blend of rice and coconut that forms the base of these delightful treats. The balls are held together with a sweet syrup that’s perfectly flavored with cardamom, making them irresistible at first bite.
About the Recipe
This recipe shows you how to make avalos powder from scratch, giving you complete control over the quality and freshness of your ingredients. The process might seem detailed, but each step is straightforward and leads to amazing results. The combination of rice and coconut creates a unique texture that’s both grainy and smooth, while the sugar syrup binds everything together perfectly.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You’ll love making these treats because they’re so different from typical cookies or candies. The process of making your own avalos powder is really satisfying – it’s like creating something from nothing. The end result has this wonderful balance of textures: slightly crunchy outside, soft inside. Plus, these treats keep well, making them perfect for making ahead or giving as gifts.
Avalos Unda
Cooking Tips
– Don’t skip the 3-hour resting time for the avalos powder mixture
– Keep stirring while roasting to prevent burning
– Make sure the sugar syrup reaches the right consistency – test by cooling a drop in water
– Shape the balls while the mixture is still warm
– Use fresh coconut for the best flavor
Serving and Storing Suggestions
Makes about 24 balls
Total prep time: 4 hours
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks
Serve as a snack or dessert with tea or coffee
Similar Recipes
- Coconut Ladoo
- Rice Modak
- Nariyal Burfi
Nutrient Benefits
These treats offer energy from rice and healthy fats from coconut. Cardamom adds digestive benefits, while ghee provides essential fatty acids. While they’re sweet treats, they’re made with natural ingredients and contain no artificial preservatives.
Avalos Unda
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 tbsp Lime Juice
- 1 tbsp Melted Ghee
- 1/4 tsp Cardamom Powder
- 1/2 kg Avalos Powder
To make Avalos Powder:
- 1 kg Rice
- 6 cups Coconut (grated)
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- To make Avalos powder, Soak 1 kg rice in water. Drain and powder the slightly damp rice.
- Sieve the flour and mix grated coconut into it with your fingers.
- Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds and salt to taste. Mix well.
- Compact the mixture in the bowl to retain the moisture, and set aside for 3 hours.
- Lightly roast on a heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, till golden brown.
- Remove from fire, cool and sieve to remove any lumps.
- Powder the lumps and roast again and add to the prepared avalos powder.
- Cool and store in airtight containers. Use as required.
- Mix sugar, water and lime juice.
- Keep on fire and cook to one-thread consistency.
- Add ghee, remove from fire and sprinkle cardamom powder over.
- Cool slightly and add the warm syrup to the avalos powder.
- Mix well and shape into small balls, the size of limes.
- Toss the balls lightly in avalos powder and store in an airtight tin
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use store-bought rice flour instead of making avalos powder?
Using homemade avalos powder gives the best texture and taste. Store-bought rice flour won’t have the same consistency or the essential coconut component.
How do I know when the sugar syrup is ready?
Drop a small amount in cold water – it should form a single thread when pulled. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes of cooking.
Can I freeze these balls?
While they can be frozen, it’s best to store them at room temperature in an airtight container. Freezing might affect their texture.
