AVAL MILK

This is an authentic, flavourful milkshake unique to the Malabar region, Northern Kerala. It is a combination of a dessert and milkshake, made by combining ripe bananas, roasted rice flakes, dried fruits and nuts topped with ice cream. 

It makes a healthy and filling treat for kids. Let us have a look at the recipe.

AVAL MILK

Ingredients: 

• Rice flakes (brown)/ Aval 1 cup 
• Chilled milk 1 glass
• Ripe bananas 1 no. (Chiquita banana) 
• Sugar 2 tsp 
• Cashew nuts, pistachio & almonds 1 tsp each 
• Tutti fruiti 1 tsp 
• Ice cream 1 scoop 
• Cherry & raisins - for garnishing (optional)

Directions: 

1. In a pan, gently roast the aval/ rice flakes till it turns aromatic and crispy. 
2. Peel the bananas and smash it gently with the back of a spoon. 
3. Take a tall glass or a tumbler to serve and place the smashed banana pieces at the bottom. 
4. Add the roasted rice flakes on the top. Now add the nuts and fruit bits on top of it. Mix the sugar in the milk and pour it on top of the banana & aval. 
5. Add a scoop of ice cream to the top and garnish with nuts and tutti fruiti. 

Rich and healthy aval milk is ready.