FOOD LIBRARY

Classic Poha Chivda Namkeen

Ingredients

  • 2 cups thin poha (flattened rice)
  • 2 tbsp raw peanuts
  • 1 tbsp roasted chana dal
  • 8-10 curry leaves
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1-2 dried red chilies
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp oil

Preparation

  1. Dry-roast thin poha on low heat until crisp; set aside.
  2. Heat oil; splutter mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies.
  3. Add peanuts and chana dal; roast until golden.
  4. Stir in turmeric, salt, and sugar.
  5. Mix in roasted poha gently until evenly coated.
  6. Cool completely and store airtight.