Poha chivda | aval mixture with video

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Poha Chivda is a low fat snack made with aval | poha , a less oil and not a deep fried mixture. Though i already posted South Indian Mixture recipe, i have a few request from readers for a healthy diwali recipe which they can make for their parents | in laws, this poha chivda immediately came to my mind. So if you want to try something healthy this time, make this poha mixture | aval mixture. I learnt this recipe from my friend Janani, long back when we met for a evening tea .

 Preparation Time : 5  mins | Cooking Time : 10 Mins | Serves: 3-4

   Poha| aval 1 cup    Green chili 2    Raw peanuts 4 tblsp    Roasted gram dal | pottukadalai 4 tblsp    Sugar 1 tsp    Salt as needed    Mustard seeds few    Dry coconut (kopra)  1 tblsp    Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp    Oil  1 tblsp                         Video of How to make Poha chivdaÂ

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METHOD:

  • In a pan, roast the poha , with 1 tsp of oil ( use medium thin poha) till it turns golden brown.
  • Be careful not to make it burnt.
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  • Keep it aside. In the same pan add oil and add mustard seeds and slit the green chillies and add to it.
  • Powder the sugar in a mortar and pestle.
  • Add the roasted gram, peanuts and powdered sugar and salt to this.
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  • When the peanuts,and dal turns golden brown switch off the flame and mix it to the roasted poha.
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  • Mix this nicely.
  • Store this in a airtight container . Enjoy with hot tea | coffee.
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Note:

  1. You can add a few tablespoons of roasted cashew nuts also.
  2. Few curry leaves can be added while adding the mustard seeds.