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Poha chevdo in a bowl with peanuts, cashews and raisins.
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5 from 7 votes

Roasted Poha Chevdo

Quick Indian snack that is great with chai in which poha (flattened rice), dry fruits and spices come together for a lip smacking treat! Like a savory trail mix.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Gujarati, Indian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: poha chivda, roasted poha chevdo, roasted poha chivda
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 112kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • pan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups thin poha
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • ¼ cup peanuts
  • ¼ cup cashew halves
  • 4-5 curry leaves
  • ⅛ tsp citric acid
  • ⅛ cup dry coconut pieces optional
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp red chilli powder lal mirch
  • ⅛ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp oil

Instructions

Roast Poha

  • In Microwave: Microwave 1 cup of poha at a time for 1 minute
    On Stovetop: In a wide bottom pan, roast the poha on lowflame for about 2 minutes. Gently mix in between.
    Roasted poha in a microwave in two plates.

Make Chevdo

  • If cashews and peanuts are not roasted, you can pan fry them in the 3 tbsp of oil needed for this recipe. Fry peanuts  until they start to split and look brownish about a minute. Remove and put on paper towel. Cashews- fry until starts to look pinkish, just under a minute. Remove and place on paper towel.
    Cashews pan fried in oil.
  • Using same oil from step 1, add chopped green chillies and mix.  Add sesame seeds, once begin to lightly brown add chopped curry leaves.
    Thin poha in a pan with spices.
  • Add in poha. Mix well. Add in spices. Poha will become crisp.
    Roasted poha chivda in a pot on stove.
  • Add in peanuts, cashews, raisins and dried coconut pieces. Add sugar, salt, citric acid and mix. Enjoy! Let cool completely before storing in airtight container.
    Poha chevdo in a bowl with peanuts, cashews and raisins.

Notes

Let cool completely before storing in airtight container

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg