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Chivda - Rice Krispies Savory Trail Mix

Chivda is popular Indian snack mix. This savory snack is great for busy mornings, after school snacks, and game time! Also makes perfect Diwali snack.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Fusion
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 190kcal
Author: Prajakta Sukhatme
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
  • 1 Tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon each cumin seeds mustard seeds
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper powder
  • 1 spicy green pepper finely chopped
  • 10-12 curry leaves - optional
  • ½ cup of raisins
  • ½ cup peanuts
  • Salt per taste

Instructions

How to Make Chivda on Stove Top

  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once heated, add cumin and mustard seeds. Let them splutter for few seconds.
  • Add curry leaves and chopped green chilies if using. Give it toss and let them sizzle for few seconds. Add in raisins and peanuts. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Raisins will swell in size.
  • Add the sesame seeds, turmeric and red pepper powder and mix well. Reduce the heat to low and add the rice Krispies. Mix well so the oil mixture coats the rice flakes well.
  • Turn the heat off. Remove the pan from the heat. Let it cool completely before storing it in air tight container. Enjoy !

How to make Chivda in Instant Pot

  • Turn the InstantPot on and select Sauté and choose Medium. Once it displays HOT, add oil. Let the oil heat up for a minute.
  • Add cumin and mustard seeds. Let them brown for few seconds. Add curry leaves and chopped green chilies if using. Give it toss and let them sizzle for few seconds.
  • Add in raisins and peanuts. Stir for 2-3 minutes. Raisins will swell in size. Add the sesame seeds, turmeric and red pepper powder and mix well.
  • Add the rice Krispies. Cancel Sauté function. Mix the ingredients well so the oil mixture coats the rice flakes well.
  • Remove the inner insert pot from the unit. (so it stops cooking further) Let it cool completely before storing the Chivda in air tight container. Serve and enjoy !

Notes

Store when completely cooled in air tight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g