Roasted Namkeen - Shikha Diet

Roasted Namkeen

2 person

Ingredients

1. Chivda / Poha (thin) – 300 grams

2. Murmura/ bhel – 50 grams

3. Roasted peanuts – 100 grams

4. Roasted channe – 100 grams

5. Roasted makhana – 50 grams

6. Dry coconut thin/small slices – 2-3 tbsp

7. Curry leaves – 8-10 leaves

8. Coriander leaves (chopped)

9. Desi ghee or coconut oil (raw virgin cold-pressed) – 2 tbsp

10. Turmeric powder (haldi) – 1/2 tsp

11. Asafoetida (hing) – 2 pinch

12. Amchur – 1/2 tsp

13. Salt – 1/2 tsp

14. Red chilli powder – 1/2 tsp

15. Dry red chillies – 3-4

16. Coriander seeds (lightly crushed) – 1 tbsp

17. Saunf – 2 tbsp

18. Khus-khus (poppy seeds, optional) – 1.5 tbsp

19. Sugar (optional) – 1 tsp

Tip: Store in airtight contenor.

Directions

1. First, dry roast poha/chivda for 5-8 minutes on low flame until its crisp, and keep it aside.

2. Roast peanuts and makhana separately with 1 tsp oil (until crisp or changes color, and keep aside)

3. Heat up 2 tsp of oil in a pan for a couple of minutes on medium flame

4. Add curry leaves and coriander leaves. Stir for 2 minutes.

5. Add dry red chillies, hing, coriander seeds, dry coconut slices and channe. Stir for 2 minutes.

6. Add khus-khus, saunf, haldi, red chilli powder and salt. Mix well on low flame.

7. Add chivda and murmura, and mix well.

8. Add amchur powder, mix well and cook for 4-5 minutes on low flame

9. Add roasted makhane and peanuts and mix well

10. Add sugar (optional), mix well and cook for another 3-4 minutes on low flame.