Chapaticha Chivada (Phodnichi Poli)

Chapaticha Chivada (Phodnichi Poli) is very good way to use leftover chapatis/polis and a great option for breakfast.

Ingredients:

• Leftover chapati- 6
• Onion, chopped- 1 large / 1½ cup
• Peanuts- ¼ cup
• Homemade masala or red chili powder- 1 to 1½ tsp
• Curry leaves- 1 string
• Turmeric powder-  ¼ tsp
• Asafoetida (Hing)- ¼ tsp
• Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds- 1 tsp
• Sesame seeds- ½ tsp (optional)
• Sugar- 1 tsp
• Oil- 3 to 4 tbsp
• Salt- to taste
• Coriander leaves, finely chopped-  ¼ cup

Method:

• Tear the leftover chapatis into small pieces. You can even grind it in a food processor. I used food processor for this lengthy process. 
  
• Heat oil in pan/kadhai. Add peanuts and saute till they turn slightly brown in color. Remove them from pan and keep aside.
• Add muster seeds and let them crackle.
• Add cumin seeds, hing, curry leaves and onion.
• Saute till onion turns pink.
• Add chapati mixture, salt, sugar and mix well. If required sprinkle some water.
• Cook covered for 1-2 mins.
• Add fried peanuts, coriander and mix well. Turn of the gas.
• Serve hot. Sprinkle a few drops of  lemon juice over chivada if you like.