Jwarichya Lahyancha Chivda Recipe - Maharashtrian Style Popped Jowar Chivda
Healthy and easy to make, this maharashtrian snack is filled with the flavour of spices.
Popped Jowar Chivda or Jwarichya (Jondhalyachya) Lahyancha Chivda is a traditional Maharashtrian snack. Popped Jowar (Lahya) is flavoured with a few spices to make this quick and healthy snack.
Popped Jowar is readily available at most grocery stores or specialty health stores. One can easily make it at home by dry roasting jowar seeds. If you have been stocking the Lahya for some time, just check them for crispness. If they have become soggy due to moisture, microwave them for 1 minute on high, cool, and then use.
This addictive chivda is a great accompaniment to your cup of Masala Chai Recipe - Indian Spiced Tea or coffee or is a great munching snack to satisfy kids hunger pangs.
Serve Javarichya Lahyancha Chivda as it is or topped with chopped onion, tomato, coriander leaves and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
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4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups Jowar Seeds , popped
- 1/4 cup Roasted Peanuts (Moongphali)
- 2 tablespoon Oil , adjustable
- 1 tablespoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
- 1 tablespoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 12 Curry leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon Maharashtrian Goda Masala , optional
- 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
- 1 teaspoon Sugar , powdered
- 1/2 tablespoon Red Chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
- Salt , to taste
How to make Jwarichya Lahyancha Chivda Recipe - Maharashtrian Style Popped Jowar Chivda
To begin making the Javarichya Lahyancha Chivda, first, heat oil in a heavy bottom Wok/Kadai.
Add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and once they crackle add the cumin seeds, once the cumin seeds sizzle, add the asafoetida, and groundnuts. Cook for a few minutes till the groundnuts are fried well.
Turn off the flame and add the red chilli powder, turmeric powder, Maharashtrian goda masala, sugar, and salt.
Mix and add the popped jowar, until grains are well coated.
Cool and store in an airtight container.
This addictive chivda is a great accompaniment to your cup of Masala Chai Recipe - Indian Spiced Tea or coffee or is a great munching snack to satisfy kids hunger pangs.
Serve Javarichya Lahyancha Chivda as it is or topped with chopped onion, tomato, coriander leaves and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
