How long does Poha Chivda take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Poha Chivda serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Poha Chivda vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Poha Chivda spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Poha Chivda?

1 cup Flattened Rice, 2 tbsp Peanuts, 2 tbsp Dry Coconut, 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil, 1 tbsp Raisins, ½ tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Poha Chivda?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Poha Chivda?

About 463 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Poha Chivda

Name: Poha Chivda
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Maharashtrian
Ingredients: 1 cup Flattened Rice; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; ½ tsp Cumin; 3 cloves Garlic, Crushed; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tbsp Raisins; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sugar; ¼ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 pinch Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Peanuts; 2 tbsp Dry Coconut; 1 pinch Asafoetida

Also known as Aval Mixture · Veg · Rice dishes, Snacks & Starters

Rice dishes Snacks & Starters Vegan Dairy-free

Total20 min

Prep10 min

Cook10 min

Serves2

Per serving463 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Diwali, Party

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4 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Poha chivda: roasted crisp flattened rice tossed with fried peanuts, dry coconut, garlic, curry leaves and raisins. Mild, serves 2, 20 minutes, with video.

Ingredients

13 items

Cooking for2 servings

Flattened Rice1 cup
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Cumin½ tsp
Garlic, Crushed3 cloves
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Raisins1 tbsp
Salt½ tsp
Sugar1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder¼ tsp
Turmeric Powder1 pinch
Peanuts2 tbsp
Dry Coconut2 tbsp
Asafoetida1 pinch

Contains: groundnut, wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	463kcal	926kcal
Protein	7.5g	15g
Carbohydrate	55g	110g
Fat	25g	50g
Fibre	3.4g	6.8g
Sugar	5.8g	12g

Cookd masalas for flattened rice

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Method

1
Roast the flattened rice evenly in a pan until crispy, mixing constantly. Cool completely.
Flattened Rice
2
Heat the oil and add the cumin seeds and garlic. Saute for a minute. Add the peanuts and coconut and fry until golden brown.
Sunflower OilCuminGarlicPeanutsDry Coconut
3
Add the curry leaves and mix well. Switch off the flame and add the raisins, salt, sugar and red chilli powder.
Curry leavesRaisinsSaltSugarRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderAsafoetida
4
Quickly toss the toasted poha in this masala and cool. Store airtight.

Before you start

How long does Poha Chivda take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Poha Chivda serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Poha Chivda vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Poha Chivda spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Poha Chivda?: 1 cup Flattened Rice, 2 tbsp Peanuts, 2 tbsp Dry Coconut, 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil, 1 tbsp Raisins, ½ tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Poha Chivda?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Poha Chivda?: About 463 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.