Poha chivda
Roast thin poha, cook peanuts separately and combine a dry, lightly seasoned Dhanteras chivda mixture.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups thin poha
- ½ cup peanuts
- ¼ cup roasted chana dal (dalia)
- 2 tbsp cashews (optional)
- 10–12 curry leaves, washed and completely dried
- 2 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp salt, adjust to taste
- 1 tsp powdered sugar (optional)
- ¼ tsp red chilli powder (optional)
How to make it
- Sort the thin poha for any unwanted pieces. Dry-roast in a broad pan over low heat, stirring gently until crisp; transfer to a large bowl.
- Heat oil in the pan. Cook peanuts over medium-low heat, stirring until roasted through, then add optional cashews and roasted chana dal briefly.
- Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Carefully add the completely dry curry leaves and cook until crisp. Water on the leaves can make oil splatter.
- Lower the heat and add turmeric, salt and optional chilli. Stir briefly so the spices do not burn.
- Add roasted poha and optional powdered sugar. Toss gently on low heat until the seasoning is evenly distributed without crushing the flakes.
- Spread out to cool for about fifteen minutes or until fully cool. Transfer to a clean dry airtight container and use a dry spoon for serving.
Good to know
- Thin poha is fragile; use gentle folding rather than hard stirring.
- Keep peanuts optional for a different version, but use clean separate equipment if preparing food for a guest with an allergy.
Can I use ingredients I already have?
Yes. Check the ingredient list and quantities above before starting. Adjust the batch to your needs; shopping pack quantities are separate from recipe measurements.
What should I check before cooking?
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