Tips Of The Day

Dietician Sheela Sherawat

Poha and Oats Chivda

Poha and oats chivda, fibre rich oats, iron rich poha and protein rich chana dal make for a healthy variation of the traditional fried chivda. Make in bulk and store it in an airtight container. Enjoy as an in-between snack without worrying about straying from your weight-loss regime.

Preparation Time: 10 mins

Cooking Time: 7 mins

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients
2 tsp oil

1/4 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)

2 green chillies, slit lengthwise

6 to 8 curry leaves (kadi patta)

2 Pinches asafoetida (hing)

1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

1 cup quick cooking rolled oats, roasted

1/2 cup beaten rice (poha) , roasted

1 urad dal (split black lentils) , roasted and crushed

1/4 cup roasted chana dal (daria)

1 tsp powdered sugar
salt to taste

Method
1. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the mustard seeds, green chillies and curry leaves.
2. When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and turmeric powder and mix well.
3. Add the oats, poha, papad, chana dal, sugar and salt and toss well. Cool and store in an air-tight container.

Nutrient values Per serving
Energy              : 147 calories
Protein              : 5.7 gm
Carbohydrates  : 25.6 gm
Fat                    : 3.6 gm
Fibre                 : 1.3 gm
Iron                  : 2.7 mg