Avil milk is one of the most popular health drinks sold in malabar. Avil milk is actually a concoction of mashed bananas, roasted aval or rice flakes, milk and peanuts for an additional crunch. You can call the dessert a milk shake in its true sense. It resembles a 'falooda' and you can even top up with a scoop of ice cream for a fancy and some extra bucks. This is one of the cheapest drinks available in Malappuram. This is actually a very wholesome drink, full of nutrients and you won't feel hungry for a long time. This is one of the easiest and cheapest of health drinks that requires very minimum ingredients. Roasted avil adds to the uniqueness of the dish lending a crunchy texture to the drink. Each ingredient added to the drink is full of vital nutrients required for body. You can explore a well detailed recipe here that can be easily prepared at home.
For prepared the delicious drink, first cut the banana into small pieces
To lend a crispy and crunchy texture to the drink, roast avil or rice flakes in a pan for about 3-4 minutes in medium flame. Keep it aside.
Add banana, milk, sugar and ice cubes in a mixer and blend it well.
Pour it into a tall glass and add roasted avil. Now the delicious drink is ready to serve. This is one of the most nutritious of dishes that can even be termed a complete drink.