Cornflakes Chivda (Cornflakes Chevdo)
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.
Servings: 7 Cups
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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.
Nutrition (Approximate Values)
Calories : 264kcalCarbohydrates : 33gProtein : 7gFat : 13gSaturated Fat : 1gPolyunsaturated Fat : 3gMonounsaturated Fat : 7gTrans Fat : 0.02gSodium : 376mgPotassium : 238mgFiber : 2gSugar : 4gVitamin A : 146IUVitamin C : 29mgCalcium : 34mgIron : 1mg
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