Chivda Namkeen

This is one of the best savory that you can serve with tea, also its preparation is very easy! This spicy salty dry mixture involves the preparation and frying of different ingredients, which are brought together to create Chivda Namkeen.

About This Recipe

This savory snack is made with beaten rice called Poha. This is a very good option for evening snacks. This fried snack gets its taste from multiple spices and herbs used while making it.

Most festivals, seems incomplete without some it which can be shared with friends and family. Along with this savory dish you could even serve your guests Papdi, Bhakarwadi or Namakpare as well.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this namkeen along with a cup of hot tea. You can also keep it on the table for munching through the day

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Chivda Namkeen

This spicy salty dry mixture involves the preparation and frying of different ingredients, which are brought together to create Chivda Namkeen

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Course: Snacks

Cuisine: Indian

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 12 people

Calories: 299kcal

Author: Neha Mathur

Ingredients 

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• 4 cups Medium thin poha
• 2 tbsp Oil
• 5-6 Green chilies (slit into halves)
• 1/2 cup Peanuts
• 1/4 tsp Hing
• 25-30 Curry leaves
• 2 tbsp Sesame seeds
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Citric acid
• 2 tsp Sugar (Powdered)
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Red chili powder

Instructions

• Grind salt with citric acid to make a fine powder.
• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add green chilies.
• Fry till chilies are crispy.
• Add peanuts and fry for a minute.
• Add heeng, curry leaves and fry for 30 seconds.
• Add sesame seeds and fry for a minute.
• Add poha, salt and citric acid, powdered sugar, turmeric powder and red chili powder.
• Simmer the heat to low.
• Fry for 25-30 minutes till poha is crispy.
• Remove from heat.
• Cool.
• Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Chivda Namkeen

Amount Per Serving

Calories 299 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 263mg11%

Potassium 123mg4%

Carbohydrates 53g18%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 112IU2%

Vitamin C 44mg53%

Calcium 47mg5%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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