Indian CUISINE
Enjoy Crispy Poha Chivda, a tasty and crunchy Indian snack perfect for any time of the day. Made with flattened rice, nuts, and aromatic spices, this easy-to-make recipe is a flavorful treat for all ages. Try it now!
Play Video
Step 1
Preparation:If using coarse salt, grind it into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle. Do the same with citric acid.
Step 2
Wash and pat dry curry leaves and green chilies, ensuring they are completely dry.
Step 3
Roast the Poha:Sieve the poha to remove any small broken pieces.
Step 4
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, gently roast half of the poha on low-medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring or tossing gently every 2 to 3 minutes. Allow it to cool down.
Step 5
Fry the Nuts:In a small saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil on low and fry the nuts, coconut, and roasted chana dal until light golden. Reserve.
Step 6
Prepare the Tadka:Heat 2 tablespoons of oil on medium heat, add mustard seeds. Once they pop, turn off the heat and add asafetida, turmeric, sesame seeds, and 12 curry leaves. Reserve.
Step 7
Blend and Fry Chilies & Curry Leaves:Blend 40 curry leaves and green chilies finely. In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil on low heat and fry the crushed mixture for 1 to 2 minutes until crisp. Reserve.
Step 8
Assemble the Chivda:To the cooled poha, add the fried nuts, coconut, chana dal, crushed chili & curry leaves, and the tadka. Season with salt, powdered sugar, and citric acid. Gently mix everything.
Step 9
Allow the Chivda to cool completely before storing in airtight containers. It can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
1 lb thin poha (flattened rice), approximately 10 cups
¼ Cup split roasted chana dal (dalia), optional
¼ Cup raw unsalted cashews, optional
¼ Cup thin dry sliced coconut, optional
¼ Cup peanuts, optional
6 Tbsp oil, divided
¼ Tsp asafetida
1 Tsp ground turmeric
½ Tbsp mustard seeds
1 Tbsp brown sesame seeds
52 curry leaves, divided, optional
4 small green chilies (adjust for spiciness)
Original price was: ₹53.00.₹46.00Current price is: ₹46.00.
-
+
Original price was: ₹130.00.₹127.00Current price is: ₹127.00.
-
+
Original price was: ₹125.00.₹71.74Current price is: ₹71.74.
-
+
Original price was: ₹115.00.₹103.00Current price is: ₹103.00.
-+
