Khakhra Chivda (Tiffin Treats For Kids) by Tarla Dalal

Preparation Time: 5 minutes.

Cooking Time: 4 minutes.

Makes 2 cups.

2 cups coarsely crushed khakhra

4 tsp oil

½ tsp mustard seeds (rai/ sarson)

¼ tsp asafoetida (hing)

¼ cup roasted chana dal (daria)

¼ cup roasted peanuts, deskinned

3 tbsp chopped cashewnuts (kaju)

6 to 7 curry leaves (kadi patta)

½ tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

½ tsp chilli powder

Salt to taste

1½ tbsp powdered sugar

3 tbsp sev

1. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.

2. Once the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida, roasted chana dal, peanuts, cashewnuts, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes or till the chana dal, peanuts and cashewnuts turn light brown in colour, while stirring occasionally.

3. Add the curry leaves, turmeric powder, chilli powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for a few seconds.

4. Add the khakhra, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.

5. Switch off the flame and add the salt and sugar and mix well. Keep aside to cool completely.

6. Sprinkle sev and toss well. Serve or store in an air-tight container.