Roasted Chivda

• 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.

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