Poha Chivda

Cooking Time : 6 mins.
Preparation Time : 10 mins.

Makes 3½ cups.

Ingredients

3 cups thin beaten rice (patla poha)

1 teaspoon mustard seeds (rai)

1 to 2 green chillies, finely chopped

4 to 6 curry leaves

1 tablespoon unsalted peanuts

2 tablespoons roasted chana dal (daria)

¼ teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)

1 teaspoon powdered sugar

a pinch citric acid crystals

1 tablespoon oil
salt to taste

Method :
1. Place the poha in a shallow microwave safe dish and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. Keep aside.

2. In another microwave safe bowl, combine the oil and mustard seeds and microwave on 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 to the poha. Mix well and microwave on HIGH for 1 more minute.

5. Add the sugar, citric acid and salt and mix well.