A variety of Chivdas are relished as a snack in Maharashtra. It is a savoury snack made from pressed rice or puffed rice or even cornflakes are used as the base. The ingredients and their quantity totally depend on one's preference.
Every household has their own version. It is prepared very frequently as it is a quick snack also is enjoyed by all.
In this recipe, puffed rice is used as the base. The quantity of salt has been specified whereas it can be changed as required. It comes out crispy, light and tasty.
Recipe for Chivda
Ingredients
- 250 gms bhajake pohe (puffed rice)
- ½ cup cashews (broken into halves)
- ½ cup peanuts
- ½ cup black raisins
- 1/3 cup garlic (cut into slivers)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tbsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp chilly powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp asafoetida
- 4 green chillies (finely chopped)
- 15 curry leaves
- ½ cup oil
- 2 tbsp salt
How to make
Dry roast the poha for four to five minutes on medium heat. Alternatively, it can be microwaved for three minutes (mix after every one minute). Keep aside.
Heat oil in a big kadhai or skillet. Fry peanuts, cashews, garlic, curry leaves and green chillies on medium heat till crisp and golden in colour. All these items should be fried separately. Remove in a plate.
Reduce the heat to low. Now quickly add asafoetida, turmeric, coriander, cumin and chilli powder followed by sesame seeds. Saute for a minute.
Add the fried ingredients and poha. Mix well till the spices are evenly coated.
Let the mixture cool for five minutes before adding salt and powdered sugar.
Transfer in an airtight container after completely cooled.
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