Aval Mixture Recipe (Poha Chivda)
Method of preparation1. To begin making the Aval mixture recipe, first heat oil in a small kadai.2. Place the Poha in a medium data-sized sieve with a handle and dip it in the hot oil.3. Once the Poha sizzles take them out of the oil, drain it and place on an absorbent paper. Do this in batches, 1/2 cup at a time.4. Fry the groundnuts, roasted channa dhal, curry leaves separately in the same oil and drain on absorbent paper.5. Take the oil off the heat. Keep 1 tablespoon oil in the wok and take out the rest.6. Add the hing, turmeric powder and red chili powder to the hot oil in the wok. Pour this over the Poha.7. In a large mixing bowl add the poha, groundnuts, roasted channa dhal, curry leaves, sev, boondi and toss it together to mix. Add salt if required.8. Cool and store it in an airtight container. Serve Aval Mixture with Kesari Gujiya and Masala Chai to your guests during festivals and special occasions.