Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg)
その教師は我々の興味をかき立てた。The teacher aroused our interest. to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke; to whip up; to fan; to kindle; to stimulate
Also written かき立てる【かきたてる】