OATS CHIWDA

Chiwda/Chevda is a famous fried snack that usually contains poha, peanuts, daliya (roasted gram), and sometimes dry coconut, dry fruits, etc. Here, I have prepared a roasted chiwda using oats, makhana, and poha, along with jowar dhani (popped sorghum). This healthy and delicious chiwda is perfect for festivals. Do give it a try this festive season.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: 8 persons

Ingredients:

• 2 cups oats
• 1 cup makhana
• 2 cups nylon poha
• 1 cup jowar dhani
• 1/4 cup peanuts
• 1/4 cup daliya
• 10-12 cashew nuts (halves)
• 2 sprigs curry leaves
• 2 green chilies (chopped)
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp dry mango powder (aamchur)
• 4 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste

Method:

1. Dry roast oats, poha, makhana, and jowar dhani separately.
2. Heat oil in a broad vessel. Fry peanuts and daliya on a medium-low flame.
3. Further, add cashew nuts, makhana, and sauté for a bit. Then add curry leaves and green chilies. Sauté some more.
4. Then, add dry mango powder and turmeric powder and stir for a while.
5. Now, add all the dry roasted ingredients and salt. Mix and sauté on a low flame until everything turns perfectly crispy. Then, turn off the heat.
6. Once cooled completely, store it in an airtight container.

Note: You can add sugar if you wish.