Honey Bunches of Oats Diwali Chivda Hot Mix

Celebrate the vibrant flavors of the festive season with this irresistible Honey Bunches of Oats Diwali Chivda Hot Mix! This unique take on the traditional Diwali snack combines the wholesome crunch of Honey Bunches of Oats cereal with the savory goodness of rice flakes, roasted peanuts, cashews, and golden raisins. Enhanced with fragrant curry leaves, zesty green chilies, and a medley of warming spices like turmeric and red chili powder, this quick and easy recipe is a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and nutty flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, this fusion chivda is an addictive treat that's ideal for tea-time munching, party appetizers, or gifting during festive celebrations. Bursting with texture and flavor, this crowd-pleasing snack is a delightful twist on tradition that everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups Honey Bunches of Oats cereal
• 2 cups Rice flakes (poha)
• 1 cup Raw peanuts
• 15 leaves Curry leaves
• 1 cup Cashews
• 0.5 cup Golden raisins
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 3 tablespoons Oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 2 chilies Green chilies, finely chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large non-stick pan or wok on medium heat and add the oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and let them crackle for a few seconds.

Step 3

Add the curry leaves and finely chopped green chilies. Sauté until the leaves become crisp and the chilies are fragrant.

Step 4

Add the raw peanuts and cashews to the pan. Roast for 4–5 minutes until golden and aromatic.

Step 5

Stir in the raisins. Cook for another minute until they puff up slightly.

Step 6

Lower the heat and add the rice flakes (poha) to the pan. Mix well and toast for 3–4 minutes until they turn crispy.

Step 7

Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, and sugar evenly over the mixture. Toss everything to coat the flavors evenly.

Step 8

Add the Honey Bunches of Oats cereal. Gently fold it into the mixture to avoid breaking the crunchy clusters. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes on low heat.

Step 9

Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool completely. This will help the ingredients crisp up further.

Step 10

Once cooled, transfer the chivda to an airtight container to store. Serve as a festive snack or enjoy it with tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1328.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5487.6

Total Fat 209.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4140.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 814.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 52.2g	0%
Total Sugars 144.6g
Protein 123.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 489.0mg	0%
Iron 86.3mg	0%
Potassium 4217.9mg	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: 33.5%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 57.7%