papad poha recipe | Diwali jar snack | quick Gujarati papad poha chivda | roasted papad poha (roasted flat rice flakes with papad) |
papad poha is a crunchy jar snack which is a variation on the famous poha chivda recipe. Learn how to make roasted papad poha (roasted flat rice flakes with papad).
Flaked rice and papad sautéed with spices, peanuts and dry coconut is what describes this quick Gujarati papad poha chivda. It is perfectly balanced with a little powdered sugar. The use of powdered sugar is a must so that it mixes well with the chivda. If you don’t have powdered sugar, grind the table sugar in a mixer and sieve it before use.
To make papad poha, roast the beaten rice in a broad non-stick pan for approx. 3 to 4 minutes or till it is crisp, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the peanuts and dry coconut and sauté on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour. Add the asafoetida, turmeric powder, green chillies, curry leaves and roasted chana dal and sauté on a medium flame for a few more seconds. Add the roasted beaten rice, sugar, salt and crushed roasted papad, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute. Cool and store in an air-tight container.
In India it is a common practice to share your home made goodies with love with your friends and family. This Diwali enjoy this Diwali jar snack, during the festival of lights.
You can also make this roasted papad poha (roasted flat rice flakes with papad) can be stored in an air-tight container for several days. All you need to do is to add the roasted and crushed papad to it just before you are ready to serve.
Use dry coconut and not fresh coconut for this chivda recipe. Cut them into thin pieces lengthwise and fry them. The crunch they lend in this papad poha is quite unique and pleasurable. Try other chivda recipes like Poha Oats Chivda and Jowar Dhani Chivda.
Tips for papad poha. 1. Use a thin variety of poha commonly known as "nylon poha", to make a crispier snack. 2. Also roast the poha on a slow flame and stir continuously to avoid it from burning. 3. At step 4, do not sauté too much else the turmeric might burn and give a black colour to the poha. 4. Remember to cool completely (for at least 1 hour) before storing in an air-tight container.
Enjoy with recipe below.