Dairy-Free Spicy Chevda Snack Mix
Elevate your snacking game with this Dairy-Free Spicy Chevda Snack Mix—an irresistible blend of crispy rice flakes, roasted peanuts, cashews, and crunchy chickpea flour sticks (sev). Bursting with bold Indian-inspired flavors, this vegan snack is seasoned with aromatic curry leaves, turmeric, red chili powder, and a hint of sweetness from optional raisins. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this gluten-free snack mix is dry-roasted and lightly spiced for a perfect balance of heat, crunch, and zesty goodness. Ideal for tea-time munching, party platters, or on-the-go cravings, this customizable recipe stays fresh for weeks, making it the perfect make-ahead treat!
Try SnapCalorie's FREE AI assisted nutrition tracking free in the App store or on Android.
Scan with your phone to download!
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice flakes (poha)
- 0.5 cup Roasted peanuts
- 0.5 cup Roasted cashews
- 0.5 cup Chickpea flour sticks (sev or gathiya)
- 15 leaves Curry leaves
- 3 Dried red chilies
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Oil (neutral, such as sunflower or canola)
- 0.25 cup Raisins (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large, deep skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the rice flakes (poha) and dry roast for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until they become crisp. Remove the poha and set aside.
Step 2
In the same skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle for about 30 seconds.
Step 3
Add the curry leaves and dried red chilies to the skillet. Stir for 1–2 minutes until the curry leaves become crisp and aromatic.
Step 4
Lower the heat and add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, ground coriander, salt, and sugar. Stir quickly to combine with the oil and spices.
Step 5
Add the roasted peanuts, cashews, and raisins (if using). Stir for 1–2 minutes to coat them in the spice mixture.
Step 6
Add the dry roasted poha and chickpea flour sticks (sev or gathiya). Mix gently but thoroughly to ensure the spice mixture coats all ingredients evenly.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (add more salt or sugar as per preference).
Step 8
Turn off the heat and let the chevda cool completely in the skillet or transfer to a large baking sheet for even cooling.
Step 9
Once cool, store in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 2 weeks.
Step 10
Serve as is or alongside a hot cup of tea for a delightful snack.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (831.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3434.9 |
| Total Fat 125.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 18.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3024.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 516.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 29.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 40.1g | |
| Protein 80.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 266.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 26.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2907.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories