Poha Chivda (Flattened Rice Flakes Snack)

I have been wanting to prepare this since quite some time... Searched a couple of blogs for this recipe One of the easiest and tasty snack for Tea Time!! Heres how i made it with a little variation of what I had read......

You Will Need:

Poha/ Rice Flakes - 1 lb

Mustard Seeds - 2 tsp

Cumin Seeds - 2 tsp

Green Chillies - 1 chopped finely

Red Chilly Flakes - 1 tsp

Chana Dal - 1/2 cup

Grated Coconut - 1 cup

Almond - handful

Curry Leaves - 2 strands

Asafoetida - 2 tsp

Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp

Oil - 4 tbsp

Salt - to taste

Heat oil in a wok. Add mutard and cumin seeds when it splutters; add greenchillies, red chilly, chana dal, almonds (you may use other dry fruits and peanuts too) , grated coconut, curry leaves and some salt. Mix well till eveything is cooked and dry.

Add the poha , salt, asafoetida and turmeric powder. Mix well till poha is done and coated with the masala and other ingredients.

Turn off the gas. Let it cool and store in air tight container.