Learn how to make instant chiwda with detailed step-by-step recipe. Easy, quick, and yummy – chiwda recipe.
Instant Chiwda, also known as Kachha Chiwda, is a popular Indian snack that originated in the state of Maharashtra. It’s a mixture of flattened rice, nuts, and spices that are mixed together to create a crunchy and flavorful snack. Instant Chiwda is a popular snack in India and is often served during as a tea-time snack, or as a midday snack.
Making the traditional chiwda is a long process but this kachcha or instant chiwda can be made in such a less time. The snack is easy to make and can be customized to suit different tastes by adding different spices, nuts, or ingredients like roasted corn or sev. Instant Chiwda is also a popular snack to take on road trips or as a snack to pack for school or work.
Overall, Instant Chiwda is a beloved snack in India that is enjoyed by people of all ages. Its popularity is due to its delicious taste, versatility, and ease of preparation.

This chiwda is one of my favourite snack as it is so easy to make and healthy too. It is a mixture of poha, peanuts, roasted chana dal and some spices. Sharing here my step-by-step instant chiwda recipe. If you are a chiwda lover just like me, do try this out.
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KACHCHA CHIWDA RECIPE
Instant chiwda is an easy to make snacks option that you can make without any prior preparations. Here is how to make it.
Instant Chiwda | Kachcha Chiwda
Ingredients Â
- 1 cup Poha/Flattened rice (Thin)
- 2 tbsp Peanuts
- 1 tbsp Roasted chana dal
- 1 tsp Red chilli powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp Sugar, optional
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 Onion , Finely chopped
- Fresh coriander, Finely chopped
InstructionsÂ
- Heat a pan and dry roast poha till it becomes crispy. Keep aside.
- Heat oil in a tadka pan or any small vessel. Fry peanuts in it.
- Take a bowl. Add roasted poha, fried peanuts, roasted chana dal, red chilli powder, salt, sugar, oil. Mix well.
- Add chopped onion and coriander. Mix well and serve.
Notes
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