Roasted Chivda
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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 |
