Thursday, October 26, 2017

POHA CHIVDA (DIWALI SPECIAL)

Poha Chivda

Poha Chivda is a another very quick and easy and all time favourite diwali snack. It is crispy maharashtrian snack made by roasting thin poha with some spices and nuts. It can be good tea time snack also.



Ingredients:
4 cup thin poha 

One forth cup peanuts

One forth cup cashew nut

One forth cup dry cocounuts slice 

Fifteen to twenty curry leaves

Four Green chillies chopped

Asafotedia(Hing)

Salt to taste

One fourthowder suger

Half tsp turmeric powder

Half tsp mustard seeds

Half tsp Cumin seeds

Oil as required

Method:

Sieve the poha well.

Heat oil in a pan,Add mustard seeds and jeera and let them pop up.



Now add curry leaves and chopped green chillies fry for a minute.



Add peanuts and fry till peanuts begin to turn reddish,now add cashew nuts and dry coconuts again fry for a minute until coconut colour changes.



When cashews begin to turn reddish,add asafoetida and turmeric powder mix well.

Add poha,lower the heat while adding poha and mix well.



Roast the chivda on low heat for about 4-5 minutes.



Turn off the flame add salt and powdered sugar and mix well again.



Poha chivda is ready to serve.

Tip:
You can also add dal or chat masala.

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