Chivda - Indian Recipes

[kenratcliff]

Thank you very much very interesting. I recently bought a packet of this from an indian food store. Now, I can make myself. Love Indian food it's great.

Thx

[amitkp80]

my indian grocers dont have it...

[amitkp80]

from where can i find citric acid?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@amitkp80 : Indian Grocery stores carry them.

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@californiadajatt

In some regions of India it is known as chidwa or namkeen which translates to savory snack. There really is no English translation.

[vide0]

Hi .. I tried this recipe.. it is tasty but my onlu problem is that the salt, sugar don't get coated that well on the chivda.. so due to that the chivda at the bottom has a lot of salt.. how can i make sure that it gets coated evenly and not just settles at the bottom.

[ShowMeTheCurry]

You really have to grind the salt and sugar very very well so that the fine powder actually sticks to the poha. If it is left granular, it will all just fall to the bottom.

[joshibiz]

An extemely wholesome alternative. I'll be in Houston in two weeks for work. can you recommend a good desi grocer? I can't get anything in Alaska.

Most importantly, whom do you trust for mithai in SE Texas. Thanks ladies.

[bestpassionfruit]

thats was simply so prompt reply from you.Thx so much and i njoy watching your Apt,videos.

Wish u both good luck Anuja and Hetal.

[bestpassionfruit]

what can i use instead of citric acid..?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

There is no really good substitute for citric acid. Basically, it provides the sour/tangy taste in the chivda but if you use lemon/lime juice, it will add additional moisture and may not spread evenly throughout. You can find citric acid in Indian grocery stores.