Name: Poha chivda (Store bought types) recipe by Swapna Sunil at BetterButter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups : Thick Poha ( Rice flakes ); 1/4 cup : Raw peanuts; 1/2cup : Sliced Coconut (fresh/ dried); 1/4 cup : Roasted chana dal; 1/8 cup : Cashews(Halved); 1/8 cup : Almonds (sliced); 1/4 cup : Raisins; 2 tbsp : Dried Cranberries; 2 tbsp : Sesame seeds; 4 to 5 nos : Dry red chillies; 1 tsp : Mustard seeds; 2 tsp : red chilli powder; 1/2 tsp : Turmeric; Salt to taste; 1 tsp : Citric acid; 3 tbsp : Sugar; 3 tbsp : Oil ( For tempering ); Oil for Deep frying

ABOUT Poha chivda (Store bought types) RECIPE

Earlier I have shared the quickie microwave version of Poha chivda, though it is the best snack on the healthier side but this one is more like the store bought chivda, chat pata, crispy, loaded with goodness. I bet one cannot stop with a bowl of it. Again don't blame me that I didn't warn you.

Ingredients Serving: 8

2 cups : Thick Poha ( Rice flakes )
1/4 cup : Raw peanuts
1/2cup : Sliced Coconut (fresh/ dried)
1/4 cup : Roasted chana dal
1/8 cup : Cashews(Halved)
1/8 cup : Almonds (sliced)
1/4 cup : Raisins
2 tbsp : Dried Cranberries
2 tbsp : Sesame seeds
4 to 5 nos : Dry red chillies
1 tsp : Mustard seeds
2 tsp : red chilli powder
1/2 tsp : Turmeric
Salt to taste
1 tsp : Citric acid
3 tbsp : Sugar
3 tbsp : Oil ( For tempering )
Oil for Deep frying

Instructions

In a deep pan or Kadai add oil for deep frying..Once its hot, fry fistful of rice flakes at a time on high until slightly puffed but no change in colour and remove into a bowl.
Repeat and fry them all and rest in a bowl until the tempering is done.
Now in another deep pan add the 3 tbsp of oil...once its hot add the mustard seeds and red chillies..
Allow them to splutter.Next add in the raw peanuts, roasted chana dal and fry until the peanuts turn slightly brown.
Later add in the cashews, raisins, almonds, cranberries, coconut slices, sesame seeds and saute until fried and golden.
Next add in the chilli powder, turmeric and give them a good stir.Turn off the heat and cool the mixture for a couple of minutes.
Lastly add the fried rice flakes and toss with the tempering until they are nicely coated with the same.
In a small blender jar add the sugar , salt , citric acid and pulse until fine.
Next add the powder to the rice flakes mix and toss again until well incorporated.
Now the chat pata chivda same as the store bought is ready to dive in !
Crunchy Munching for your cozy evenings..Make and enjoy with family and friends.

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