Kichu Michu (Snacks) - chinre bhaja

Since childhood I have been a big fan of snacks. I guess that is true for all of us. In India I used to ask my mom frequently to give me "kichu michu" i.e. some snacks. I always wanted something new. Now, after coming to US when I have to think about my breakfast, lunch and dinner I understand how difficult it is to provide new snacks item everyday. I used to buy snacks to avoid some extra kitchen time. I managed to save time in kitchen however, I gained too much weight. Thanks to all those packaged snacks. This year I took some resolutions and one of them is to avoid processed foods. My friend taught me this one.

To maintain this idea I am now looking for snacks items too. I think I have to come up with new snack recipes also.

Chinre Bhaja

Poha/Flat rice - 3 cups

Peanuts - 1/2 cup

Craisins/Raisins - 1/4 cup (optional)

Salt - to taste

Sugar - to taste (optional)

Oil - 1/4 spoon

Dry roast Poha till some of them becomes brown

Sprinkle oil and salt on top of it while roasting

Dry roast peanuts separately 

Peanuts should not be over-cooked (it's the tricky part. You have to be very careful with peanuts. If they are done they will be little bit sticky at first but it will be perfect once it's cold)

Add peanuts and craisins and sugar once poha is ready

Store it in a air-tight box

Serve when it's cold

P.S. You can add onions, cucumber, chillie etc. to make it more tasty. But for a graduate student like me this one is more than enough :)