Pohe Chivda

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Ingredients

	2 cups	Poha , thin (flattened rice)
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	10-12	Curry Leaf
	2 tablespoons	Peanut
	2 tablespoons	Chana dal , roasted
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 tablespoon	Sugar
	—	Salt , to taste
	2 tablespoons	Coconut , grated, dry
	1 tablespoon	Raisin
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , finely chopped
	1	Chili , green, finely chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Place the poha in a sieve and shake to remove any dust. Set aside.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
3. 3 Add cumin seeds and curry leaves, and sauté for a few seconds.
4. 4 Add peanuts and roasted chana dal, and sauté until the peanuts are golden brown.
5. 5 Add asafoetida, turmeric powder, and green chili, and sauté for a few seconds.
6. 6 Reduce the heat to low and add the poha, stirring gently to mix with the spices.
7. 7 Add sugar and salt to taste, and continue to stir gently until the poha is evenly coated.
8. 8 Add grated dry coconut and raisins, and mix well.
9. 9 Turn off the heat and add finely chopped coriander leaves.
10. 10 Let the chivda cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.