Poha Chivda
Flattened rice tossed with roasted peanuts, curry leaves and a whisper of turmeric into a light, crackly savoury mix. The tea-time jar-snack that never lasts long.
25 min 2 servingsEasy
Ingredients
2 servingsContains: peanut·tree nut
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Method
- 1Dry-roast the thin poha in a pan on low heat until crisp, then set aside.
- 2Heat oil and fry the peanuts until golden, then remove.
- 3Fry the split roasted gram and cashews briefly in the same oil.
- 4Crackle mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chilli in the oil.
- 5Add turmeric, then return peanuts and fried gram.
- 6Tip in the crisp poha with sugar and salt and toss gently.
- 7Cool completely and store airtight to keep it crunchy.
Frequently asked
About 25 minutes total — 10 min prep and 15 min cooking.
Yes — Poha Chivda is gluten free, jain, veg, vegan.
Poha Chivda contains peanut, tree nut. Always check ingredient labels if you have allergies.
This recipe makes 2 servings.
