Gluten-Free Chivda

Discover the perfect snack-time delight with this Gluten-Free Chivda recipe, a light and crunchy Indian trail mix packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring puffed rice as the star, this snack is elevated with golden-roasted peanuts, cashews, and dried coconut slices, while fragrant curry leaves and a medley of spices like turmeric and red chili powder add irresistible zest. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this healthy and gluten-free snack is perfect for festive occasions, tea-time munching, or guilt-free nibbling on the go. Its crisp texture and balanced blend of sweet, savory, and mildly spicy notes make it a crowd-pleaser that you’ll want to make again and again. Store it in an airtight container to keep it fresh and ready whenever the craving strikes!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups Puffed Rice
• 0.5 cup Peanuts
• 0.5 cup Cashews
• 0.25 cup Dried Coconut Slices
• 20 leaves Curry Leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 1 medium Green Chili
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Powdered Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat a wide, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter.

Step 3

Add 20 curry leaves and stir for a few seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add 1 medium chopped green chili and stir-fry for another minute.

Step 5

Add 0.5 cup of peanuts, 0.5 cup of cashews, and 0.25 cup of dried coconut slices; roast until the nuts turn golden brown.

Step 6

Lower the heat and add 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric powder and 0.5 teaspoon of red chili powder, stir well.

Step 7

Add 3 cups of puffed rice and mix thoroughly so that the spices coat the puffed rice evenly.

Step 8

Season with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of powdered sugar; stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 9

Continue to roast the Chivda over low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure even roasting.

Step 10

Once the puffed rice is crispy and well-seasoned, remove the pan from the heat.

Step 11

Allow the Chivda to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(303.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1651.5

Total Fat 133.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1520.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.8g	0%
Total Sugars 14.7g
Protein 37.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 176.2mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 1499.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.1%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 22.3%