Spicy Cereal Snack Mix (Chivda) Recipe

Name: Spicy Cereal Snack Mix (Chivda)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups thin poha or 3 cups each toasted rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies) and toasted corn-ball cereal (such as Kix); 3 fresh jalapeno chilies (2 1/2 oz. total); 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts; 1/4 cup roasted unsalted cashews; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala (or 1/4 teaspoon each ground coriander and cumin); 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

Servings: persons

6 cups thin poha or 3 cups each toasted rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies) and toasted corn-ball cereal (such as Kix)
3 fresh jalapeno chilies (2 1/2 oz. total)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
1/4 cup roasted unsalted cashews
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garam masala (or 1/4 teaspoon each ground coriander and cumin)
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

1
Spread poha in a 12- by 17-inch baking pan. Bake in a 200u00b0 regular or convection oven, stirring occasionally, until flakes are very crisp, about 20 minutes. (If using the cereals, omit this step.)
2
Meanwhile, rinse and dry chilies. Cut each lengthwise into quarters (do not seed). Pour oil into a 5- to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat; when hot, add cumin seeds and stir until they begin to brown, about 30 seconds. Add chilies and stir for 1 minute. Add peanuts, cashews, raisins, and cranberries; stir until fruit is puffy, about 1 minute. Add lime juice, sugar, salt, garam masala, and turmeric; stir until blended.
3
Reduce heat to medium. Add poha or cereal and stir until completely infused with spiced oil and golden throughout, about 6 minutes. Remove and discard chilies. Let mix cool completely. Serve or wrap airtight.
4
Nutritional analysis per 1/2 cup.

1271

kcal

Calories

Fat

231

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups thin poha or 3 cups each toasted rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies) and toasted corn-ball cereal (such as Kix), 3 fresh jalapeno chilies (2 1/2 oz. total), 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, and more.

Yes, Spicy Cereal Snack Mix (Chivda) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Cereal Snack Mix (Chivda)

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