Chivda – an Indian snack that is full of flavors and equally keeps a check on calories. Light and tasty Chivda is commonly found at Indian homes specially during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi or Deepawali. I remember as a kid i had this at my neighbor’s place in Diwali. The chivda was light and fluffy and had and amazing crunch and flavor.
Chivda has no particular recipe, it can be made as per your liking and choice of ingredients and taste. This particular version is guilt free as it has very less use of oil. I prefer making Chivda in kilos and store it. It’s perfect for those mid night cravings and even a savior when sudden guests arrive.
Prep Time | 10 minutes |
Cook Time | 15 minutes |
Servings |
helping
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- 2 cups Poha rice Thin / Flatten
- 2 tbsps Corn Flakes
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 1/2 pinchs Asafoetida
- 8 - 10 Curry Leaves
- 2 Green Chilli (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Bengal Gram Chana Dal Roasted /
- 2 tbsp Peanuts
- 1 tbsp Raisins
- 1 tbsp Cashew Nuts - (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- Salt - as needed
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 2 tbsp Oil
Ingredients
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- Microwave poha in a big micrwave safe bowl for 2 mins. Toss it with a spatula after 1 min and continue.
- Heat oil in a non stick wok and add mustard seeds and allow them to pop. Now add hing/asafoetida , green chillies and curry leaves and cook for few seconds.
- Now add the raw peanuts and cornflakes, stir fry for few minutes till they turn golden.
- Add roasted chana dal and cook for another one minute.
- Now add raisins and cashew nuts and cook for another 30 sec.
- Add turmeric powder, salt and sugar and mix well.
- Now add poha and toss all such that the poha turns light yellow and no white is left.
- Allow the chivda to cool down at room temperature and store it in an air tight container.
A perfect tea time snack or can also be used as a serving in festivals.