Ingredients:
- Thin Poha (Flattened Rice) / Nylon Sabudana Poha – 2 cups
- Peanuts – ½ cup
- Fried Gram (Roasted Chana Dal) – ¼ cup
- Cashews (Kaju) – ¼ cup
- Almonds (Badam) (Optional) – 2 tbsp
- Dry Coconut Slices – 2 tbsp
- Curry Leaves – 8-10 leaves
- Green Chilies (Chopped or Slit) – 2 (optional)
- Cumin Seeds (Jeera) – ½ tsp
- Sesame Seeds (Til) – 1 tbsp
- Rock Salt (Sendha Namak) – to taste
- Sugar – ½ tsp (optional)
- Black Pepper Powder – ½ tsp (adjust to taste)
- Oil or Ghee – 2 tbsp
Step 1: Roasting the Poha
- Dry roast thin poha in a pan over low heat until it turns crispy (about 4-5 minutes).
- Transfer to a large bowl and let it cool.
Step 2: Frying the Ingredients
- Heat oil or ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them crackle.
- Add peanuts, cashews, almonds, dry coconut slices, and sesame seeds.
- Fry on low heat until everything turns golden brown.
- Add chopped green chilies and curry leaves, and fry until crisp.
Step 3: Mixing Everything
- Add rock salt, black pepper powder, and sugar (optional) to the fried ingredients.
- Mix in the roasted poha and toss gently until well combined.
- Stir on low heat for 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors.
Step 4: Cooling & Storing
- Let the chivda cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Nutritional Information (Approx. per 100g):
- Calories: 400-450 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 55-60g
- Protein: 10-12g
- Fat: 15-20g
- Fiber: 5-7g
- Sodium: 100-200mg (depends on salt usage)
Health Benefits:
- Gluten-Free & Fasting-Friendly: Ideal for vrat and gluten-free diets.
- High in Protein & Fiber: Peanuts, almonds, and sesame seeds add protein and healthy fats.
- Light & Non-Greasy: A great alternative to deep-fried snacks.

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