Super crunchy and full of flavor, this oven roasted poha chivda has what it takes to be your perfect tea time companion. This easy recipe is a healthy take on the popular Indian snack- chivda, and can be enjoyed any time of the day.
Ready to give this recipe a try? Here’s all you need to know about making it the right way.
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Ingredients For the Recipe
You’ll need 2 sets of ingredients to put this easy oven roasted poha chivda together.
For the spicy nuts mixture
- Oil: 2 tbsp
- Peanuts/Groundnuts: ½ cup
- Almonds (halved): ½ cup
- Sesame seeds: 5 tbsp
- Watermelon seeds: 5 tbsp
- Curry leaves: ¼ cup
- Turmeric powder: ½ tsp
- Red chili powder: 2 tsp
- Salt: 1.5 tbsp
For the Chidva
- Flattened rice: 2 cups
- Prepared spicy nuts mixture
How to Make the Oven Roasted Poha Chivda
Once you have all your ingredients ready, here’s what you’ll need to do to make the chivda.
Heat oil in a pan. Add the peanuts and almonds and saute. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
Next, add the sesame seeds and watermelon seeds. Saute and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add the curry leaves and saute.
Add in the powdered spices next and mix well.
Cook the nuts mixture until the nuts turn crunchy.
Next, preheat the oven to 180℃ for 5 minutes.
Spread the flattened rice evenly on a baking tray. Bake them in the oven for 5-7 minutes at 180℃ or until they turn golden brown in color.
Once the flattened rice is ready, transfer it to a mixing bowl. Add in the spicy nuts mixture and mix well.
Store in an airtight container and enjoy with some tea as an evening snack.
Frequently Asked Questions
This version of the poha chivda calls for the use of some basic pantry staples, but you can, of course, take it up a notch and try adding in some more of your favorite ingredients. Most nuts and seeds work wonderfully with this recipe, so you can go ahead and experiment.
Raisins, roasted chana dal and cashews are great, because they are super healthy and lend a nice element of crunch to the chivda too. 
You sure can! Traditionally, the flattened rice and other ingredients are deep fried until they’re crunchy, but considering the fact that this practice isn’t exactly healthy, we’ve come up with this oven roasted version.
If you want to, you can also simply pan roast the ingredients with a little oil and it’ll still turn out delicious. Just remember that if you’re pan-roasting it, you’ll need to use the thin variant of the flattened rice for best results. 
Yes, you can! When stored correctly, this oven roasted poha chivda can stay fresh for up to 10 days, if not more. Just remember to use an airtight container to store it.
Your leftovers can be stored on the countertop in an airtight container. Just allow the chivda to cool down completely before you close the lid. 
Tips & Tricks to Make the Oven Roasted Poha Chivda
Ready to give this super easy recipe a shot? Here are some additional tips and tricks you might want to take note of.
- To make the poha chivda more flavorful and nutritious, you can also add some dried coconut slices into the mixture.
- Make sure you handle the poha with a lot of care after it is out of the oven. Since it is cooked and crunchy, it is fragile and easy to break.
- To balance out the spicy taste in the chivda, you can also add a bit of sugar into the mix. This really enhances the flavor of the snack.
- A pinch of asafoetida added into the oil along with the almonds and peanuts can elevate the flavors of this chivda to the next level.
- If your stored chivda seems to have lost its freshness and crunch factor, you can revive it by quickly popping it in the microwave for a few minutes.
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
This super crunchy and crispy oven roasted poha chivda tastes best when served with a cup of Indian chai (tea). You can also serve it along with some other Indian tea-time snacks, especially if you have some guests over.
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📖 Recipe
Oven Roasted Poha Chivda
Ingredients
Ingredients For the spicy nuts mixture
- 2 tablespoon Oil
- ½ cup Peanuts/Groundnuts
- ½ cup Almonds , (halved)
- 5 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
- 5 tablespoon Watermelon Seeds
- ¼ cup Curry Leaves
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 2 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- 1.5 tablespoon Salt
Ingredients For the Chidva
- 2 cups Flattened Rice
- 1 cup Prepared Spicy Nuts Mixture
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan. Add the peanuts and almonds and saute. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Next, add the sesame seeds and watermelon seeds. Saute and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the curry leaves and saute.
- Add in the powdered spices next and mix well.
- Cook the nuts mixture until the nuts turn crunchy.
- Cook the nuts mixture until the nuts turn crunchy.
- Spread the flattened rice evenly on a baking tray. Bake them in the oven for 5-7minutes at 180℃ or until they turn golden brown in color.
- Once the flattened rice is ready, transfer it to a mixing bowl. Add in teh spicy nuts mixture and mix well.
- Store in an airtight container and enjoy with some tea as an evening snack.
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