Farali Chivda - A to Z Maharashtrian Sweets
Farali Chivda is one of the few dishes that I have tasted from the actual source and loved it. It's also one of the dishes that prompted me to pick up this theme. Because I knew I get to taste this again and enjoy it.
Pradnya had given us a pack of this in her goodie bag when we had met last year. It was the most unexpected taste and one that gets quite addictive within minutes. For a typical south Indian, this may not appeal at the first taste, because of the sweetness, however, this grows on you within minutes because of the components it has.
When it came to picking up F, I had no trouble as I remembered this snack and Pradnya confirmed that can be done. she shared how she makes, while I had a look around over the other recipes and found that this is done differently by each. Meaning the other spice powders that get added are different as well.
I kept to the basic one and enjoyed it so much. Trust me, this gets completed in one sitting. What Pradnya gave us was white in colour and as you can see mine is bright red. Naturally, I had gone overboard on the red chili powder, still, it turned out a great combo with the sugar, raisins, and the chili powder.
As I said yesterday, these Farali Chivdas are consumed during the fasting time, so it also called Upwas Chivda / Batatyacha Farali Chivda.
Farali Aloo Chivda
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Recipe
Farali Chivda Recipe | How to make Farali Aloo Chivda
Ingredients
- 2 cups Potatoes grated
- Cooking Oil for deep frying
Other Seasonings
- Peanuts, Cashews, Raisins, Almonds a handful each
- Powdered Sugar as per taste (I used icing sugar)
- A Pinch Salt
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
Instructions
How to make the Farali Chivda
- Pick a big sized potato, scrub well and peel. Grate into 2-inch julienne using a wide grater.
- Wash in water for at least 3 to 4 times until you feel the potatoes are not starchy.
- Drain in a colander and pat dry with a cloth towel.
- Now, heat a kadai with enough cooking oil and deep fry these potatoes. Fry till golden. Drain onto a kitchen towel.
- Next, deep fry all the dry fruits and nuts. Remove to the bowl.
- To the bowl, add the fried potatoes, roasted nuts, red chili powder, powdered sugar, cumin powder, salt and toss well till well coated.
- Store in an airtight container.
Srividhya Gopalakrishnan says
This looks so good. Fried potatoes with nuts and sugar.. super
Suma Gandlur says
I know how addictive this mixture is. We get to see all regional flavors in local Indian stores and my husband keeps stock of snacks handy and this is one of them. 🙂 Now you are tempting me to make some at home.
Pavani N says
LOVE this crispy and crunchy snack any time. My family will enjoy this a lot too. Bookmarked to try real soon.
vaishali sabnani says
This is one delicious chivda , very addictive . Normally it uses green chilly so the color is light and pale , excellent munch !
Usha says
I don't remember tasting this farali chivda but remember seeing it in the goodie bag. My nephews must have finished it all before I got to taste it. 🙂
rajani says
The post made my mouth water Valli! I have seen some trail mixes here that combines the sweet and spicy things together. This one sounds really delicious with potatoes also in it!
Sapana Behl says
We are going to have 9 days Navratri fasting from Friday and I am so going to try this chivda.Thanks for the recipe.Looks wonderful.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
You guys are so lucky to be seeing each other and enjoying the goodies. I am going to be really keeping vrats now.
Gayathri Kumar says
I am one of the luckiest persons to have tasted this delicious snack. Love your colourful version too...
A Kamalika Krishmy says
crispy aloo.. who would not like it
Kalyani says
such an addictive snack, yours has come out better than the store bought ones, Valli ...
and pradnya better make this for me and send it over :))
Amara Annapaneni says
Love the crispy aloo. Chivda looks simply delicious Valli. I'm going to try this soon.
Padma Rekha says
I remember this Pradnya gave us in her goodie bag that was really addictive. perfect choice Valli.
Priya Suresh says
Very crispy aloo chivda, feel like making some. A prefect snacks with both spiciness and sweetness..Loving it.
Harini-Jaya R says
That is an awesome snack to have. I must say it is addictive.
Smruti Shah says
OMG Valli. Your farali chivda took me back to the store in India from where my mom used to get it. I have to include it in my list for the next courier coming from home. Until then, I will try making it from your recipe.
Nalini's Kitchen says
This is one of my family's favorite,but never tried on my own..Perfectly made looks crunchy,such an addictive snack.
Anonymous says
do you really fry the potatoes in water?
Srivalli says
Anon thanks for pointing out..:)...was a typo, corrected now..though I wish we could fry in water!..
Harshita Kapur says
Looks like a yummy snack idea
Nisha Sundar says
That's such an addictive snack Valli... ???????? and being homemade it's the best anytime...
Padmajha PJ says
Indeed an addictive snack!! Looks really inviting Srivalli...
Chef Mireille says
what a great snack - perfect while watching a movie
Priya Srinivasan says
Looks colorful valli ! I somehow don't prefer sweet chivda, typical south-Indian I believe!! But my hubby loves this sweet chivda!! Will try for him!!
Ruchi Indu says
That looks like a lip-smacking snack!!!
veena krishnakumar says
I remember Pradnya's goodie bag. This looks addictive and loved the plate too. Remembered our discussion 🙂
Anonymous says
I love it and tried but cud not get the crispy farali. I followed the instructions. Shud the grated aloo be dried in sun ? Still it was wet even after i dried it.
Srivalli says
No I didn't sun dry the aloo chips. After washing it for 3 to 4 times, I pressed it hard to remove all the excess water and then tried it. The step by Step pictures shows you all that. Also after you pat dry the chips if you feel if it is wet, you need to fry them in hot oil in low to medium flame for the chips to become crispy.