Aval vadam

Ingredients:

• Aval/poha- 400 gms
• White pumpkin-1 big slice.
• Green chilli- as required
• Lemon-2
• Asafoetida-1/2 tsp
• Salt- 3/4 tsp
• Water -1/2 cup ( optional)

Method:

• Grate pumpkin do not throw the pumpkin's juice.
• Add aval to the grated pumpkin mixture and mix well.( In case of pumpkin's juice is not enough for the poha to soak add water as required).
• Now grind green chillies,asafoetida,salt and mix this paste with the poha mixture. Add lemon juice to this mixture.
• Mix very well. 
• Pinch them into vadams on a oil greased plate or plastic sheet.
• Sundry them for two to three days( turning them once).
• Store in a ait tight container and deep fry them when required.

Notes:

• Be careful while adding salt. 
• Add green chillies to the spice level you prefer.