This Cornflakes Chivda is a crunchy and addictive Indian snack that comes together in just a few minutes. It's a delicious blend of crispy cornflakes, nuts, and spices, featuring a perfect balance of savory, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors.
Whether you're looking for a quick snack for tea-time, traveling, munching, or something festive, this Cornflakes Chivda hits the spot every time. Also, you can easily customize the recipe to your taste preferences.
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Easy and Quick Cornflakes Chivda
Chivda (also known as Chevdo in Gujarati) is one of the most popular Indian snacks. There are many Chivda or Namkeen recipes with different ingredients and spices. However, the chivda recipe and its ingredients may vary depending on the region.
I made this Chivda with Kellogg’s cornflakes cereals, roasted peanuts, chana dal, cashews, green chilis, curry leaves, and some basic Indian spices and seasonings.
It makes an excellent snack for tea time or a healthy munching between meals. This Cornflakes Chivda is a light, nutritious, delicious, vegan, and flavorful snack. Making the chivda at home is simple and easy, and it is much better than store-bought.
When making teatime snacks, I love making various chivda. Also, they are easy to prepare for Diwali snacks. Besides this Cornflakes Chivda, you can also check out Roasted Poha Chivda, Murmura Chivda (Mamra Chivda), or Makhana Namkeen / Makhana Chivda. These Chivda recipes are easy and quick to make, and they are much better than fried snacks.
Why You Will Love This Snack
- This Cornflakes Chivda recipe is straightforward and comes together within a few minutes.
- It is mild to moderately spicy (to taste), full of nuts, crunchy, and crispy.
- This Chivda is a light, nutritious, vegan, addictive, satisfying, and delicious snack.
- It is excellent as a snack for traveling, picnics, between meals, or with a cup of tea.
- It has a longer shelf life and stays fresh at room temperature.
- Additionally, it serves as an excellent alternative to deep-fried snacks.
- This Chivda can be made and enjoyed all year round, or make it for Diwali snacks.
Ingredients and Notes
- Cornflakes: I have used Kellogg’s original cornflakes cereal.
- Spices: Adding salt, turmeric powder, and red chili powder provides the flavors to the Chivda.
- Amchur Powder: I like to add a slight tanginess to this Chivda, so I have used amchur powder. But it is optional, and you can skip it.
- Powdered Sugar: I have added only a teaspoon of powdered sugar. It does not make the Chivda sweet, but instead balances the flavors. However, you can add more powdered sugar or skip it.
- Oil: I have used sunflower oil, but you can use any cooking oil of your choice.
- Mustard Seeds: These tiny seeds add an earthy, pungent flavor to this snack.
- Nuts: I have added peanuts and cashews. You can also add almonds if you like.
- Roasted Chana Dal: It provides flavor and crunchiness to this Chivda, as well as nutritional values.
- Raisins: They add a slightly sweet and tangy flavor, enhancing the taste of Cornflakes Chivda.
- Green Chilis: They add spiciness to the Chivda. You can add more or fewer chilis to your taste preference.
- Curry Leaves: Curry leaves add wonderful, earthy flavors to this snack.
How To Make Cornflakes Chivda
- Add Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, sugar, and amchur powder to a small bowl, and stir to mix.
- Set aside.
- Measure the rest of the ingredients and keep them ready before starting the recipe.
- Heat oil in a large wok or pan, and once it is hot, add mustard seeds.
- Once the mustard seeds start popping, add the raw peanuts.
- Fry the peanuts on medium-low heat for 2 minutes, stirring continuously, until the peanuts are golden and crunchy.
- Then, add cashews, roasted chana dal, green chilis, and curry leaves.
- Fry everything until the chana dal and cashews are golden, and the curry leaves and chilies are crispy and wilted, stirring continuously.
- It will take about two minutes.
- Add the golden raisins and saute for a minute or until they have swelled.
- Next, add all the spices and mix well.
- Then, sauté for a few seconds.
- Add the cornflakes and mix everything thoroughly to coat the cornflakes with all the spices.
- Continue roasting for 2 minutes and then remove the pan from the heat.
- Allow the Chivda to cool down completely in the pan.
- Then, store it in an airtight container at room temperature.
Variations
Almonds: You can add more chopped nuts, such as almonds.
Seeds: Add white sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds for an extra boost of flavor and nutrition.
Dried Coconut Slices: Another popular addition to this Chivda is dried coconut slices.
Cumin Seeds: You can also add cumin seeds instead of mustard seeds, or add both.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy this guilt-free snack with a cup of tea or coffee.
Pack the Cornflakes Chivda for traveling or picnics.
It can be made as a part of savory snacks during Diwali and served with sweets.
Storing Suggestions
Let the Cornflakes Chivda cool completely at room temperature before storing it in an air-tight container.
Keep this crunchy snack at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Helpful Tips For Cornflakes Chivda
Cornflakes: Use plain and unsweetened cornflakes cereals. I have used Kellogg’s original unsweetened cornflakes cereals. If you want to use Makai Poha, you will need to deep-fry it and then use it for the recipe.
Spices: The Cornflakes Chivda recipe is savory, moderately spicy, and very slightly sweet. However, you can adjust the spices and seasonings to suit your preference.
Amchur Powder: Dried mango powder provides a slight tanginess to this chivda. But if you do not prefer, skip it. You can also add chaat masala instead of amchur powder.
Green Chilies: You can skip the green chilies or add more red chili powder instead.
FAQ For Cornflakes Chivda
Use plain and unsweetened cornflakes cereals, and not the sugary and frosted flakes.
Yes, for the nut-free Chivda, you can skip the nuts. Alternatively, you can substitute the nuts with pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
Yes, making the Cornflakes Chivda in advance is perfectly fine. You can make a large batch a few days before festivals such as Diwali and store it at room temperature in an airtight container.
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon amchur powder
- 3 tablespoon oil
- 1½ teaspoon mustard seeds
- ⅓ cup raw peanuts
- ⅓ cup cashews
- ⅓ cup roasted chana dal
- 2 green chilis, sliced lengthwise
- 10-12 curry leaves
- ¼ cup golden raisins
- 150g (5 cups) Kelloggs cornflakes
Instructions
- Add Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, sugar, and amchur powder to a small bowl, and stir to mix. Set aside.
- Measure the rest of the ingredients and keep them ready before starting the recipe.
- Heat oil in a large wok or pan, and once it is hot, add mustard seeds. Once the mustard seeds start popping, add the raw peanuts.
- Fry the peanuts on medium-low heat for 2 minutes, stirring continuously, until the peanuts are golden and crunchy.
- Then, add cashews, roasted chana dal, green chilis, and curry leaves. Fry everything until the chana dal and cashews are golden, and the curry leaves and chilies are crispy and wilted, stirring continuously. It will take about two minutes.
- Add the golden raisins and saute for a minute or until they have swelled.
- Next, add all the spices and mix well. Then, sauté for a few seconds.
- Add the cornflakes and mix everything thoroughly to coat the cornflakes with all the spices. Continue roasting for 2 minutes and then remove the pan from the heat. Allow the Chivda to cool down completely in the pan.
- Then, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Cornflakes: Use plain and unsweetened cornflakes cereals. I have used Kellogg’s original unsweetened cornflakes cereals. If you want to use Makai Poha, you will need to deep-fry it and then use it for the recipe.
- Spices: The Cornflakes Chivda recipe is savory, moderately spicy, and very slightly sweet. However, you can adjust the spices and seasonings to suit your preference.
- Amchur Powder: Dried mango powder provides a slight tanginess to this chivda. But if you do not prefer, skip it. You can also add chaat masala instead of amchur powder.
- Green Chilies: You can skip the green chilies or add more red chili powder instead.
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