CHIRA VAJA

Chire Bhaja or Masala Chivda is a healthy snack prepared with flattened rice. Chire Bhaja is Bengali version of Poha Fry, a crispy snack that pairs best with a cup of Masala Chai. It barely takes 15 minutes to prepare and stays good for 2 weeks stored in an airtight container.

Flattened Rice

This is easily available in Indian stores. Often you will find, three different varieties of poha/chire; thin, thick and medium. I always pick the medium as it works on different recipes. But if you want to specifically buy poha for chire bhaja/ masala Chivda, then do get the thin variety.

Boondi

I used store bought boondi which is again easily available in Indian store. Boondi is also added in raita, and other variety of Indian summer drinks.

If you want to make Boondi at home, try this recipe I had shared earlier. But don’t soak in the sugar syrup instead use it dry after frying.

Papadum/Papad

You can use the plain variety, or the spice quoted ones too.

• Fresh Curry Leaves
• Peanuts
• Dry Red Chili