POHA UPKARI

Poha upkari or mixture as its commonly known is an excellent snack to take with tea/coffee.Its spicy ,crispy and very easy to prepare.During my college days in manipal i used to take packet full of these for my friends in hostel.They used to love it and so one of my very good friend pallavi requested for this recipe.So here it goes...
INGREDIENTS

Poha/flattened rice - 3 cups
peanuts-1 cup
pappad-1/4 cup,cut lengthwise to abt 1 1/2"
sev- 1/4 cup,store bought
mustard seeds-1 tbsp
curry leaves- a bunch
green chillies - 10 nos, slit
cumin seeds - 1 1/2 tbsp
dalia - 3 tbsp
turmeric- 3 tsp
asafoetida - 1 tsp
salt -2-3 tsp

METHOD

In a large pan/skillet (preferably non stick)heat about a tbsp of oil on a medium flame .When the oil gets hot add mustard seeds.After it starts to crackle add cumin seed,dalia,asafoetida,curry leaves and green chillies.Roast it by constantly stirring them.Its important to keep the flame on medium or slightly lower than that otherwise it will get burnt.When the green chillies and curry leaves start to crisp add the peanuts and asafoetida.Slowly roast the peanuts for about 15-20 mins or until it gets slightly brown.Now add turmeric and salt.Then add poha and mix every thing together.Keep stirring it until poha gets crisp and gets the yellow color evenly.The ywllow color will slowly impart while its getting crisp.So stir it constantly till it gets crisp.Let it cool down before eating.Deep fry the pappad and add to the mixture.After it cools store it in a dry container.It lasts for a long time.

If you are a big fan of garlic then u can also fry garlic along with green chillies and curry leaves .My cousin roopa of rvkitchentreats suggested this to me.This gives a nice added flavor to the upkari.