Name: Vella Aval
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 Cup Aval / Poha; 3/4 Cup Jaggery; 2 tbsp Coconut (shredded ); 3/4 Cup Water; 1 tbsp Ghee; 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder

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Vella Aval is a traditional South Indian sweet made with flattened rice (poha/aval), jaggery, grated coconut, and flavoured with cardamom.People commonly prepare this no-fuss, no-cook sweet during Krishna Jayanthi (Gokulashtami) and other festive occasions as a quick neivedhyam (offering). It offers a naturally vegan, gluten-free treat made without refined sugar.

To make this wholesome and comforting sweet, gently mix soft aval with melted jaggery, fresh coconut, and a touch of ghee-roasted cashews and cardamom. You can prepare it in under 15 minutes.

Why You’ll Love Vella Aval

Quick and easy sweet dish with minimal ingredients
No cooking required, except melting jaggery
Naturally sweetened and refined sugar-free
Perfect for festivals, prasadams, and quick evening snacks
Loved by kids and adults alike for its soft texture and mild sweetness

When to Make Vella Aval

Krishna Jayanthi / Gokulashtami
Navratri (as part of sundal + sweet combo)
Tamil New Year or Ugadi
As a healthy sweet snack any time of the year

Vella Aval

Niranjana Sankaranarayanan

Vella Aval is a traditional South Indian sweet made with flattened rice (poha/aval), jaggery, grated coconut, and flavoured with cardamom. This no-fuss, no-cook sweet is commonly prepared during Krishna Jayanthi (Gokulashtami) and other festive occasions as a quick neivedhyam (offering). It's naturally vegan, gluten-free, and made without refined sugar.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian, South Indian

Servings 2 people

Equipment

1 Pan
1 Coconut grater

Ingredients

1 Cup Aval / Poha
3/4 Cup Jaggery
2 tbsp Coconut shredded
3/4 Cup Water
1 tbsp Ghee
1/2 tsp Cardamom powder

Instructions

Rinse the poha (flattened rice) thoroughly in water and drain it well. Set aside.
In a pan, combine jaggery and a little water. Heat gently until the jaggery melts completely.
Strain the jaggery syrup to remove any impurities or dust.
Return the strained syrup to the stove and boil.
Add ghee and cardamom powder. Mix well to blend the flavours.
At this stage add the Poha and mix well.
After 2 minutes, add grated coconut.
Mix gently until everything is well combined and the poha absorbs the jaggery syrup.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Your delicious Vella Aval is ready to enjoy!

Keyword Gokulashtami recipes, Krishna Jayanthi recipes, Neivedhyam, Prasadham, Sweet recipes, Traditional sweet, Vella Aval

INSTRUCTIONS

Rinse the poha (flattened rice) thoroughly in water and drain it well. Set aside.
In a pan, combine jaggery and a little water. Heat gently until the jaggery melts completely.