Chiwda

Looking for a fun snack to eat alongside chai? Try this savory dish - made using poha (flattened rice), peanuts, spices, & dry fruits...this makes for a perfect snack! Also, a great Diwali faral (snacks). Learn how to make this quick and delicious chiwda below...

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Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients (yields 4-5 servings):

3 cups thin poha

½ cup peanuts

⅓ cup golden raisins

1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

⅓ cup dalia (roasted gram)

1 tbsp mustard seeds

1 tbsp cumin seeds

8-10 curry leaves

½ tbsp cumin-coriander powder

3 tbsp oil

8-10 green chillies (washed, well dried, and slit in half)

1 tbsp salt (or per taste)

1 tbsp sugar

2 tsp turmeric powder

How to make?

Step 1:

In a big wok, dry roast thin poha for 5-6 minutes till they become crunch and crispy in taste (be careful to not over roast them). Transfer the poha to a plate and set aside.

Step 2:

Heat oil in a large pan on low-medium flame. Add mustard seeds, once they crackle, add cumin seeds, curry leaves, followed by green chillies, and cumin-coriander powder. Mix well.

Step 3:

Next, add peanuts to this mixture and roast for 2-3 minutes until they well-fried (should be reddish brown in color).

Step 4:

Add dry coconut flakes and roast/fry until they change color. Next, add dalia and continue roasting it turns red in color.

Step 5:

When all the ingredients are well roasted, add salt, sugar, and turmeric powder. Mix well.

Step 6:

Add the roasted poha to the pan and mix well with all the ingredients till the spices are evenly distributed.

Serve with tea or store in an airtight container!