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How to make chiwda

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Chiwda is a delectable snack to binge on. It is usually made during festivals as Diwali and Holi. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 kilogram plain chiwda
  • 1/2 cup ground nuts
  • 1/2 cup split dahlia
  • 8 cashewnuts
  • 15 raisins
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sesame
  • 1 teaspoon chilly powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • salt to taste
  • curry leaves
  • oil for frying and roasting

Method
 

  1. Take oil in a pan. Deep fry the groundnuts. Remove them and keep aside.
  2. Similarly, fry the split dahlia, cashew nuts, raisins and curry leaves seperately.
  3. 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.
  4. Mix well. Put the fried ingredients into it. Add the plain chiwda and mix well.
  5. 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.