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Aval Mixture | Poha chiva | Poha Mixture
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Poha Chivda Recipe | Aval Mixture Recipe

Aval mixture, an easy to make perfect snack for any evening or a perfect snack for Diwali. Unlike conventional mixture, this poha chivda is quick and easy to make. Learn here how to make this aval mixture with step by step instructions, video and photos.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Festival Recipes, Snacks
Cuisine: Indian, North Indian, South Indian Recipes, Tamil Brahmin, Tamil Nadu Recipes
Servings: 3 Cups
Calories: 165kcal
Author: Sowmya Venkatachalam

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy Bottomed Pan
  • 1 Slotted Ladle
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Sauce Pan

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Aval / Poha / Flattened Rice
  • ¼ Cup Raw Peanuts
  • ¼ Cup Roasted Gram
  • ¼ Cup Cashews
  • 1 Sprig Curry leaves
  • 3 Cups Oil For Deep Frying

Tempering

  • 2 teaspoon Coconut Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin Seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • ¾ teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • ¾ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Sugar Optional
  • 1 pinch Hing

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan for deep frying the Poha,When the oil is hot, gently drop ¼ cup of poha and deep fry till all the bubble ceases. This will be very quick. Fry the poha in batches till they all are fried.
    2 Cups Aval / Poha / Flattened Rice, 3 Cups Oil
  • Again, fry the peanuts and take them aside.
    ¼ Cup Raw Peanuts
  • In the same oil, deep fry the roasted gram till they are golden brown and take them aside.
    ¼ Cup Roasted Gram
  • In the same oil, deep fry the cashews till they are golden brown and take them aside.
    ¼ Cup Cashews
  • Again add few curry leaves to the hot oil and fry till they are cripsy. Switch off the flame.
    1 Sprig Curry leaves
  • In a pan, add a coconut oil, When the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and allow it to sputter. Add turmeric powder, hing, red chili powder and slit green chili. Give a mix and switch off the flame.
    2 teaspoon Coconut Oil, 1 tablespoon Cumin Seeds
  • In a mixing bowl, take all the fried ingredients. Add tempering to the fried ingredients. Also add salt and sugar. Give a good mix. Toss well so everything gets mixed up nicely. Allow the aval mixture to cool off for few mins and then store the Poha Chivda in an air-tight container. 
    ¾ teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Sugar
  • The delicious Poha Chivda (Aval Mixture) is now ready to serve!

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Nutrition

Serving: 0.5Cup | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2.8g | Fat: 11g