Atukula Chudva

Ingredients:

Poha or Atukulu: 4 measuring cups. (160 ml)
Peanuts : 1/2 cup
Dalia (putnalu): 1/2 cup
Green chilli: 2 (optional)
Red Chilli:3
Crusted garlic : 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Vegetable oil : 3 to 4 table spoon
Turmeric : A pinch
Cumin seeds : 1/2 teaspoon
Curry leaves

Preparation:

1. Fry atukulu with 2 tbsp of oil until it becomes crispy.
2. Take a wide bowl, add oil. When the oil is hot add cumin seeds and curry leaves. Once they pop add red chilli, fry it until they turn golden brown. Add green chilli pieces, crushed garlic and pea nuts, fry it well.
3.Add dalia or putnalu, turmeric and salt. Fry for a minute. Add poha and stir frequently until it becomes crispy.Turn off the flame.
Keep it aside for cooling.This will keep in an air-tight container for about 10-15 days. Goes really well with chai/Indian tea..