Aval Mixture / Poha Chivda ~ Day 147

A sweet and spicy Aval/Poha snack, that is low in fat, and can be made in a jiffy.  This crunchy, delicious mixture is great to munch with a cup of evening coffee or tea.  

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Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 7 minutes

Serves: 4

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Ingredients:

• Aval / Poha / Flattened rice (thin variety) - 2 cups
• Coconut oil - 2 tbsp
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Raw peanuts - 1/2 cup
• Roasted gram dal / pottukadalai - 1/4 cup
• Broken Cashews - 2 tbsp
• Raisins - 2 tbsp
• Dried coconut chips - 2 tbsp
• Curry leaves - 8
• Sugar - 2 tsp
• Asafoetida - a generous pinch
• Red chili powder - 1 tsp or to taste
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Pomegranate powder / anardana - 1 tsp
• Salt - to taste

Method:

1. In a large skillet, dry roast the aval/poha, over low heat for 2 minutes.  Transfer it to a bowl.
2. Wipe the skillet and heat the oil.  Splutter mustard seeds.  Add the peanut and fry for 30 seconds over medium-low heat.
3. Add the roasted gram dal, cashews, and raisins and fry for 30 seconds.  Add the dried coconut chips and curry leaves.  Fry for 15 seconds.
4. Reduce the heat to low and add the sugar, asafoetida, red chili powder, turmeric powder, pomegranate powder, and salt.  Saute for 10 seconds and add the aval/poha.  Mix thoroughly to coat the spices.
5. Let it cool and store in an airtight container.