Roasted Chivda

By Mrunal | Updated: 15/03/2019

This crunchy savory snack is quick and easy to make and even healthy too. Chivda is flattened rice (poha) flavored with spices. It is a popular snack in Western parts of India. If you love gorging on those ready-to-eat mixtures and snacks available in the market, its time to junk those high-calorie options with loads of preservatives, for this low-calorie chivda, which is very easy-to-make and can be stored for many days. This chivda is surely a delectable option for a mid-morning or an evening snack. Store this in an airtight container and this chivda stays fresh and crunchy for 2 to 3 weeks.

Serves	Preparation Time	Cooking Time
4 People	5 Minutes	8 Minutes

Ingredients

1 cup beaten rice(poha)
1 tsp raw peanuts(optional)
1/4 tsp mustard seeds(rai /sarson)
2 green chilies, slit lengthwise
4 to 5 curry leaves(kadi patta)
1 tbsp roasted bengal gram(chana dal)
a pinch of asafoetida(hing)
a pinch of turmeric powder(haldi)
1 tsp powdered sugar(optional)
1 tsp oil Salt to taste

Method

Step 1

In a non-stick pan, roast the beaten rice(poha) and peanuts.

Step 2

Stir occasionally till the poha is crisp (approx. 3 to 4 minutes).

Step 3

Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add mustard seeds.

Step 4

Once they begin to splutter, add green chilies, curry leaves and roasted Bengal gram and stir.

Step 5

Add the asafoetida and turmeric powder and mix well.

Step 6

Add the roasted beaten rice and peanuts.

Step 7

Add sugar(optional) and salt and mix well.

Step 8

Cool and store in an air-tight container.

Nutritional Information

Amt	22 gm	Energy	83 kcal
Protein	1.8 gm	Cho	15.2 gm
Fat	1.7 gm	Vit A	16.4 mcg
Vit C	0.0 mg	Calcium	5.2 mg
Iron	3.2 mg	F. Acid	5.9 mcg
Fibre	0.2 gm

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