Diet Poha/Chivda - Snack

Poha chivda ,we all eat it usually by soaking it in water and tempering with mustard seeds, curry leaves and choice of vegetables. This is healthy  version of it which is made from 1 tbsp oil and can be cooked in 6-7 mins. It can be eaten as snack item with tea or coffee and can be stored in air tight container for 1 month. Sounds interesting than lets check out ingredients require for it.

Ingredients :

2 cups poha /chivda
1/2 cup roasted chana dal (dry roast in non stick pan without oil)
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts
1/4 cup chopped dry coconut
2 tsp mustard seeds
1 green chilli chopped
6-7 curry leaves
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
1 tsp Sugar (optional)
Pinch of citric acid crystals(for tangy flavour)
1 tbsp oil

Method : Place poha in deep microwave safe dish and microwave for 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute.Keep it aside.

In another microwave safe bowl , add oil  and mustard seeds and microwave for 2 mins.Take it out  and add green chillies ,curry leaves ,peanuts ,dry coconut ,roasted chana dal and turmeric powder and microwave for 1 min.Take this mixture out and mix with poha ,mix well with spoon gently and finally microwave for last 1 min.

Add sugar ,salt and citric acid crystals and mix well.Cool completely and store in air tight container.

Enjoy eating :)