By Shireen Jamooji
When the munchies hit in the middle of the night have this simple chivda recipe stocked up and ready to go. If you're a garlic lover, it will be love at first bite.
2 cups poha (flattened rice) 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing) 7-8 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 green chillies, chopped 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste) 1/2 cup roasted peanuts 10-12 curry leaves
Rinse the poha in a sieve or colander under running water for 2-3 minutes, until it becomes soft. Drain and keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds, curry leaves and cumin seeds. Let them splutter. Then add the chillies.
Add turmeric powder, asafoetida, and chopped garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes or until garlic is lightly browned.
Add the soaked flattened rice and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add roasted peanuts and mix well.
Let it cool and then store in an airtight jar. Serve with chopped coriander and lemon.