Poha Chivda

Chivda, a delightful mixture of flattened rice, roasted lentils, peanuts, cashews, chillies, curry leaves, dried coconut, and other delectable ingredients, offers a symphony of flavors with every crunchy bite. Its irresistible taste is guaranteed to leave you wanting more, defying the possibility of stopping at just one bite.

• 2 cups thin flattened rice (poha)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
• 1/2 cup neutral oil, such as peanut or canola
• 1/2 cup raw peanuts
• 1/4 cup raw cashews
• 1/4 cup daliya dal, or chana dalia (split chickpeas)
• 1/4 cup dried coconut slices or flakes
• 4 Indian or Thai green chillies, or 1 small serrano pepper, finely chopped (or to taste)
• 15 to 20 fresh curry leaves
• 1 teaspoon raw sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds, preferably white
• 2 pinches asafoetida, optional
• 1 to 2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar