Low Fat Chivda

Savor the wholesome crunch of Low Fat Chivda, a guilt-free twist on the traditional Indian snack that's as light as it is flavorful! Made with a blend of puffed rice and roasted poha, this recipe is infused with aromatic curry leaves, roasted peanuts, and a medley of spices like turmeric and chili powder for a well-balanced bite. With just 2 teaspoons of oil, it’s a healthier take on the classic chivda without compromising on taste. Perfect as a mid-day snack or tea-time treat, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes. Store it in an airtight container for a long-lasting, crispy munchie that’s sure to become a family favorite! Keywords: low fat chivda recipe, healthy Indian snacks, puffed rice chivda, quick snacks, tea-time treats.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Puffed rice
• 1 cup Poha (flattened rice)
• 0.5 cup Roasted peanuts
• 0.25 cup Roasted chana dal
• 15 leaves Curry leaves
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons Oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat a heavy-bottomed pan or wok over low heat and dry roast the puffed rice until it becomes crisp. Stir continuously to avoid burning and set aside.

Step 2

Lightly roast the poha until it is crisp. Be careful not to brown it, and set it aside.

Step 3

In the same pan, heat 2 teaspoons of oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the mustard seeds to the oil. Once they begin to splutter, add the curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds.

Step 5

Add roasted peanuts and roasted chana dal, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until everything is combined and aromatic.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low, and add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to the pan. Stir well to mix the spices.

Step 7

Immediately add the roasted poha and puffed rice to the spice mixture in the pan. Mix thoroughly so that the spices evenly coat the poha and puffed rice.

Step 8

Continue to stir and cook on low heat for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring all the ingredients are well combined and crispy.

Step 9

Remove the pan from the heat and let the chivda cool completely.

Step 10

Once cooled, add a teaspoon of powdered sugar and mix well before serving or storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(447.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1170.8

Total Fat 51.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2387.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.0g	0%
Total Sugars 7.7g
Protein 35.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 142.6mg	0%
Iron 8.7mg	0%
Potassium 1038.8mg	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: 38.9%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 49.1%