Chiwda Masala

Ingredients

Serves 10

• 2 cups thin poha (flattened rice)
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
• 1/4 cup roasted chana dal
• 1/4 cup cashews (optional)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 8–10 curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
• 2 tsp Sanmati Chiwda Masala
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt to taste

Method

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves

2. 2

   Add hing and Sanmati Chiwda Masala, sauté for a few seconds on low flame

3. 3

   Add roasted peanuts, chana dal, and cashews, and mix well

4. 4

   Add thin poha and stir on low flame until crisp and evenly coated

5. 5

   Sprinkle sugar and salt, mix thoroughly

6. 6

   Cool completely before storing in an airtight container