Poha Chivda

Poha Chivda

Chivda made with poha or beaten rice flakes is a very popular savory teatime snack in India. It is super easy to make and makes for a very delicious snack.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Poha, beaten rice (Preferably thin beaten rice flakes)
  • 0.25 cup Peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons Cashews
  • 10 pieces Coconut pieces
  • 4 tablespoons Kala Chana
  • 4 tablespoons Sunflower oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 2 pinches Asafetida
  • 3 pieces Dry red chillies
  • 3 sprigs Curry leaves

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Instructions

  1. 1In a pan, heat the sunflower oil over medium heat. Add the peanuts, kala chana, cashew nuts, and coconut pieces. Sauté until they are golden brown. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
  2. 2In another pan, dry roast the poha over low to medium heat until it becomes crisp. Ensure to stir continuously to prevent burning.
  3. 3In a pan, heat a little sunflower oil. Add mustard seeds, asafetida, cumin seeds, dry red chillies, and curry leaves. Sauté until the mustard seeds crackle and the spices are fragrant.
  4. 4Add the tempering to the bowl with the nuts and coconut. Also, add the roasted poha and mix well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

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