Poha Chivda

Ingredients:

3 cups thin beaten rice (poha)

1 teaspoon mustard seeds (rai)

1 to 2 green chillies, finely chopped

4 to 6 curry leaves

2 tablespoon roasted chana dal (daria)

1 tablespoon unsalted peanuts

¼ teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)

1 teaspoon sugar

A pinch citric acid crystal

1 tablespoon oil

Salt to taste

Method:

1. Place the poha in a shallow microwave safe dish and microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. keep aside
2. In another microwave safe bowl, combine the oil and mustard seeds and microwave high for 2 minutes.
3. Add the green chillies, curry leaves, unsalted peanuts, roasted chana dal and turmeric powder and microwave on high for 1 more minute.
4. Add this mixture to the poha.mix well and microwave on high for 1 more minute. Cool completely.
5. Add the sugar, citric acid crystals and salt and mix well. store in a air-tight container.