54. Patal Poha Chivda

Final Outcome: This was my first try at such traditional but simple snack. It turned out well.

        I forgot to celebrate 1/4th completion of my resolution... Yay!!!!! Delayed celebration but so far I have really enjoyed it. 
        Here's a simple traditional snack. I have rarely tried traditional snacks. A lot of different things can be added to the 'Chivda' which I have mentioned at the end.

Recipe:
Ingredients:
Patal pohe: 250 gms
Dried coconut slices: 1/2 cup
Roasted groundnuts: 1/2 cup
Dala/ Split pulse: 1/2 cup
Green Chili: cut into big pieces, 1/4th cup
Oil: 4 table spoons
Jeera/Cumin seeds: 1tsp
Jeera powder: 1 tsp
Til/ Sesame seeds: 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds: 2 tsp
Powdered Sugar: 2 tbsp
Cashew nuts: broken 8-10
Hing/ asafoetida: 1 tsp
Turmeric powder: 2 tsp
Curry leaves: 15-17
Salt: 1/2 tbsp

Method:
1. In a thick bottomed pan dry roast Pohe. Alternately dry the pohe in hot sun. This process turns them crispy, However do not burn them. Fry them for about 4-5 mins. 
2. Heat oil in a thick bottomed pan. Add Mustard seeds. When the seeds begin to splutter add cumin seeds, green chilies, dried coconut pieces hing and curry leaves.
3. After about half a min add roasted groundnuts, dala/ split pulse and cashew nuts. Fry for a few seconds and add pohe.
4. Mix it well. Add cumin powder, a little red Chile powder if needed, powdered sugar, salt. Keep on low heat and stir occasionally. Take off heat in about 4-5 mins.
This can be stored for 10-12 days. 
Optional ingredients:
*Garlic cloves can be roasted along with groundnuts, coconut etc
*A handful of puffed rice can be added to poha
*Deep fried papad can also be added to it in the end.