CHIVDA

DAY13 OF RM#2

Chivda is a North-Indian snack that is usually made in bulk to be eaten over several

days which are often enjoyed at tea-time.My mom never made these as we were more

addicted to the Haldiram's snack than to my mom's chivda.Moreover she's not that

good in making them:).One of my friend who happens to be a North-Indian helped

me in learning how to make it.I usually have a jar in my pantry for our hungry-

evening or for any unexpected guests.But they usually get to the bottom by the time

when a guest arrives...OOps... Can't help it!!

INGREDIENTS:

Thin poha--------------------3 cups

Peanuts----------------------1/4 cup

Raisins-----------------------2 tbp

Cashews---------------------10 broken

Dried Coconut---------------5 flakes broken

Dalia--------------------------3 tbp

Fennel seeds/Somp---------1/2 tsp

Curry Leaves----------------10

Turmeric---------------------1/4 to 1/2 tsp

Red chilli powder------------1/2 tsp

Salt----------------------------to taste

Sugar--------------------------1 tsp

Oil-----------------------------4tbp

DIRECTIONS:

1.Sift poha few times using a big colander to discard the powder.

2.Heat oil in a large kadai.Fry cashews,raisins,peanuts,dalia,curry leaves,coconut flakes seperately one after the another till nice light brown.(As cashews,raisins,coconut tend to fry quickly).

3.Transfer them and add fennel seeds,turmeric,chilli powder,salt,sugar to the same oil and fry for 2-3 mins.

4.Add poha and reduce heat to med-low and stir till the poha gets coated with turmeric,chilli .In case u see few white ones add little more turmeric,drops of oil and mix.

5.The end result should be a nice light yellowish and crispy poha after 5-8 mins.See that all the salt and sugar is completely melted.Else slightly sprinkle with water.

6.Add in the fried mixture(In step2) and mix nicely withut breaking them.

7.Cool down.Store in air-tight container and serve whenever hungry!!!!

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