Chiwda is a delectable snack to binge on. It is usually made during festivals as Diwali and Holi.
Course Snack
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 19 minutesminutes
Total Time 29 minutesminutes
Author Jayashree
Ingredients
1/2kilogramplain chiwda
1/2 cupground nuts
1/2cupsplit dahlia
8cashewnuts
15raisins
1/4teaspoonmustard seeds
1/2teaspooncumin
1teaspoonsesame
1teaspoonchilly powder
1/2 teaspoonsugar
salt to taste
curry leaves
oil for frying and roasting
Instructions
Take oil in a pan. Deep fry the groundnuts. Remove them and keep aside.
Similarly, fry the split dahlia, cashew nuts, raisins and curry leaves seperately.
Take two tablespoon of that oil and make the seasoning. Add mustard seeds, as it splutters, put cumin and sesame. Add asafoetida and turmeric. A few seconds later, add chilly powder, salt and sugar.
Mix well. Put the fried ingredients into it. Add the plain chiwda and mix well.
Heat it for a few minutes. Tasty chiwda is ready to binge.
Notes
To make chiwda, take flattened rice (poha or aval) and deep fry in oil. Do not make it brown in colour.