Chiwda Namkeen (Fried Poha Chivda)

First, measure all the ingredients and keep handy on the countertop. Because we will need them one by one.

Also get all the spices (red chili powder, turmeric powder, fennel seeds powdeand salt, sugar, citric acid and sesame seeds in a bowl.

Mix well and keep it aside till needed.

Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat for deep frying. we will be frying all the ingredients one by one.

We will start with the nuts. Once the oil is hot, take peanuts in a sieve and immerse the sieve in the oil. Fry the peanuts till they are light brown in color. Remove them in a large bowl.

Next, fry the cashew nuts the same way and remove them in the same bowl.

if using dalia, you can fry them a similar way. I have not added in this chivda this time.

Next fry the raisins. Within seconds, they will get plump up. Immediately remove them.

Next is to fry the poha. Fry 2 tablespoons of poha at a time in batches,

Fry them till they are expanded in the size. No need to brown them.

Keep frying and keep collecting them in a bowl till you are finished with all the poha.

Now poha is still hot or warm, sprinkle the spice mixture on it. Mix it immediately.

Now back to the frying, fry the slit green chilies till fried completely and not any moisture left in the chilies.

Do the same with curry leaves. Fry till leaves are crispy and no more moisture in them.

Add them to the chiwda and mix well.

Let it cool down completely.