Chivda

Chivda

Ingredients

2 cups thin poha
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
5-6 curry leaves
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 cup peanuts
1/4 cup raisins
1 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar
Method:
1. Heat oil in a kadai/wok/pan. Pop the mustard seeds, add cumin seeds, curry leaves, peanuts and raisins. Fry till the peanuts and raisins are golden.
2. Add salt, sugar, turmeric and chilli powder and stir for a few seconds.
3. Add the poha and stir fry on medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes till poha is coated with all spices and lightly toasted.
4. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.
For a delicious variation, add 2-3 garlic cloves to the stir fried spices. For another variation, use fresh green chillies instead of red chilli powder. This chivda is addictive and delicious by itself, but you can add come minced onion, minced cilantro and lemon juice to it to make instant “bhel” for an afternoon snack.