Surati Tikha Chevdo

Surati Tikha Chevdo

Surati Tikha Chevdo

Veg Vegan

Spicy puffed rice and snack mix — murmura (puffed rice) mixed with fried flat rice, peanuts, roasted chickpeas, fine sev, curry leaves, and a seasoning of dried red chilli, turmeric, sugar, and dried mango powder, all tossed in a small amount of oil. The Surati chevdo is spicier and crunchier than the Gujarati mamra-based mixes; the flat beaten rice (poha chips) adds a different texture layer. Made in large batches during Diwali and stored in tins; given as gifts to relatives and friends. Eaten as an all-day snack with tea; the mix of sweet, sour, spicy, and salty across different textures is the defining character of Surati snack philosophy.

Cuisines

Gujarati Surati

Best for

Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Total: 30 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 cup thick poha (flattened rice)
1/4 cup peanuts
1/4 cup roasted chana dal
1/4 cup cashew nuts
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
10-12 curry leaves
2 teaspoons red chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon sugar
— salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Dry roast the poha in a large pan over medium heat until they become crisp. Remove and set aside.
  2. 2 In the same pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.
  3. 3 Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Sauté briefly until fragrant.
  4. 4 Add peanuts, roasted chana dal, cashew nuts, and sliced almonds. Roast until they turn golden brown.
  5. 5 Add raisins and sauté for another minute.
  6. 6 Lower the heat and add red chili powder, turmeric powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
  7. 7 Add the roasted poha to the pan and mix everything gently until the poha is evenly coated with the spices.
  8. 8 Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
  9. 9 Remove from heat and let it cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.

Tips

Store in an airtight container to maintain crispiness. Adjust the spice level to your preference by varying the amount of red chili powder.