Maharashtrian Chivda

Ingredients

• 🧂Saltto taste
  
• 🧅Onion1, finely chopped
  
• 🌶️Green Chili1-2, finely chopped
  
• 🌿Curry Leaves2 sprigs
  
• 🍋Lemon1
  
• 🫙Peanuts1/2 cup, roasted
  
• 🌶️Chaat Masala1 tsp
  
• 🌶️Roasted Cumin1 tsp
  
• 🌾Flattened Rice (Poha)2 cups, thick variety
  

Optional extras

• 🌿Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  
• 🍇Golden Raisins2 tbsp
  

Instructions

1. 1

   Lay out your stations like a busy stall: one for chopping, one for cooking, one for building.

2. 2

   Cook the base element — boil, fry or toast it — till it is exactly right; texture is the whole story here.

3. 3

   Layer on the wet elements — chutneys, yogurt, gravies — generously; restraint is for restaurants.

4. 4

   Shower with the dry elements: chaat masala, roasted cumin, chili, and the crunchy topping — do this at the last second so it stays loud.

5. 5

   Garnish with the peanuts, a final dusting of chaat masala and serve within minutes, eating straight from the plate.