Poha Chivada

During these days of the pandemic, we are spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Since all family members are at home and there are fewer food resources available, we are always struggling to find the answer to the question "What to cook now"?   On top of that if you are busy with your work from home and kids have finished their online school and are hungry, we tend to give them some readymade food.  Many times "junk food" like chips/cookies.  Instead of that try this poha-chviada which is less oily and made from rice-flakes (poha)  And you can make as spicy as you and your kids will love to have. It's very easy and takes hardly 20 mins to make. Your kids will definitely like this crispy snack.

 

Ingredients:

1. Thin poha - 250 gm
2. Peanuts (unroasted, unsalted) - 3 tablespoons
3. Green chilies - 4 - 5
4. Curry leaves - 10 - 12
5. Chili powder - 2 tablespoons
6. Salt - As per taste
7. Turmeric powder - 2 teaspoons
8. Mustard seeds - 1 tablespoon
9. Sugar - 1 teaspoon
10. Oil - 4 Tablespoons

Procedure:

1. First, take poha (rice flakes) in a pan and dry roast on medium heat for 5 mins. This makes poha crispy.
2. Take oil in a properly big pan (big enough to stir all poha together )  and put it on heat.
3. Once the oil starts heating, first add peanuts in it as peanuts take longer time to fry. Keep stirring for 3 mins.
4. Add mustard seeds and let them splatter. Then add green chilies and curry leaves. Make sure chilies and curry leaves are fried till they become crispy.
5. Add a pinch of turmeric in the oil. We are not adding all the turmeric powder as it may burn.
6. Now add roasted poha, chili powder, remaining turmeric powder, salt, and sugar. Mix everything well.
7. Keep stirring for almost 10 mins. Switch off the heat.
8. Your chivada is ready.  Let it cool for 1 hour. Then store it in a dry, airtight container.  
9. Enjoy chivada with evening tea. :)

Peas Patties

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Green peas are very nutritious and easily available everywhere. Till now if you are not a fan of peas, try this dish of peas patties. Picky eaters in my house like it. You will also like it !! Definitely !!

Ingredients: 

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1. Boiled peas - 1cup
2. Boiled potatoes - 8 - 10  medium size
3. Finely chopped onion - 3 medium size
4. Grated coconut - 1 cup
5. Chopped coriander - 1/2 cup
6. Ginger-garlic-green chili paste - 2 tablespoons
7. Chili powder - As per taste
8. Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
9. Coriander powder - 2 teaspoons
10. Jeera powder - 1 teaspoon
11. Jeera - 1 teaspoon
12. Asafoetida (Hing) - 1/2 teaspoon
13. Oil - 2 tablespoons  +  for shallow frying
14. Salt as per taste
15. Turmeric powder - 2 teaspoons
16. Cornflour

Procedure:

1. Mash boiled potatoes, add some salt and 1 teaspoon turmeric powder and mix evenly.
2. In a pan, take 2  tablespoons oil, once it is hot, add jeera and asafoetida (hing).
3. Add ginger-garlic-chili paste in oil, fry well.
4. Add onion and fry till becomes translucent.
5. Add chili powder, coriander powder,  jeera powder, garam masala,  and salt as per taste. Fry well till all mixture becomes dry and leaves oil from sides.
6. Strain boiled peas to remove all water and add in the onion. Mix and fry well.  
7. Lastly, add grated coconut and chopped coriander. Mix well and remove from heat.  
8. Let it cool for at least 10 mins.
9. Make small patties of potatoes as shown in the picture. Use some cornflour for dusting so that patties don't become sticky. 
10. Take one patty at the bottom, place peas-onion mixture on it, place another patty on top of it.  Join the sides by hand.  Make rest all patties like this and then shallow fry on a pan.
11. Serve hot with ketchup, green chutney, and a salad of your choice.

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