Farari chevdo

FARARI CHEVDO

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Falahari chevdo has got be on top of the list when it comes to food for vrat (fasting).  The carb laden deep fried grated potato or mogo, peanuts, cashews, chillies, limbdo, and then the black pepper, salt, sugar as masala. There are many variations our there, some people add fried raisins, some don’t add sugar, some add citric acid or fried cilantro. Then again, some add not only grated potato but also sliced potato to add a bit more texture.  I guess it all depends on what recipe has been handed to you by friends or family members.

This chevdo is best served with a squeeze of lemon although in the Vithlani household they eat this with tangy yoghurt. There is something about the Vithlani’s and their need to have yoghurt with pretty much every meal; they will somehow convince themselves and you that dahi goes with everything!!

I don’t often make this chevdo as we tend to indulge a bit too much when it is available and our waistlines would not be so happy but when I do fry this gorgeous concoction, then I will have the guilty pleasure of consuming far too much chevdo (a little of what you fancy once in a while can’t be bad for you right?)

Here is my recipe.  Do try this and I promise you that the effort is well worth it. You will want to indulge.

 

 

2 cups cassava chips

4 cups potato chips

1/2 cup pea nuts

1 cup cashew nuts

1/2 cup almonds ( cut in to half)

1/2 cup raisins

2 teaspoons salt

4tea spoons black pepper powder

2 1/2 tea spoon sugar

 

Oil for deep frying

Fry each item separately ,cassava chip, potato chips, peanuts, almonds, cashew nuts and raisins. Every thing need to be fried in separate batches and drain on the paper towel. Add the above masala. Black pepper, salt, and sugar.

 

Temparing

2 table spoon oil

hand full curry leaves

4/5 green chili cut round.

Heat the oil in a sauce pan ,add green chilies and curry leaves. As it starts to crackle ,pour over the chewdo , and gentle toss this mixture to ensure its thoroughly blended. Let the chewdo cool completely .Store in an air tight container.