How to make chiwda
Chiwda is a delectable snack to binge on. It is usually made during festivals as Diwali and Holi.
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
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.