Chivda
is a delicious anytime snack, usually served with Indian chai. This version
of the chivda is made primarily in Maharashtra and with the
thinner/crispier poha. You can get Poha (Thin)
here or in any Indian grocery store. The chana daal that I use here
can be found in many Indian grocery stores, it is different from Roasted Salted Channa
that is a ready-to-eat snack in itself, light and fat
free. The use of Citric Acid (Lemon Salt)
in this recipe allows the dry snack to
taste tangy without the addition of a liquid acid like lime or
lemon. This light delicate snack is very popular during the Festival
of Diwali.
If you don't want to
make it you can order our very popular Indian
Snack time Gift Basket, so that you get a glimpse of authentic Indian
snacks.
Place the poha in a microwavable
dish and microwave for 1-2 minutes and keep aside. Heat oil on
medium-high heat, add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and let them
sputter. Lower the heat then add the garlic
cloves, chilies and curry leaves. Saute for one minute. Now
add the peanuts, channa daal and cook until the peanuts are roasted.
Add the raisins and coconut slices.
Add the turmeric, salt,
sugar/splenda and citric acid. Mix well. Add the poha and mix to make sure
all the ingredients are mixed well together and the poha gets crispy.
Cool. Store in an airtight container. Enjoy anytime!
