Soy-Free Chiwada (Spicy Rice Flakes Snack)

Delight your taste buds with Soy-Free Chiwada, a crunchy and flavorful Indian-inspired snack made from thin poha (rice flakes) and a medley of vibrant spices. This soy-free version puts a nutty spin on the traditional recipe by incorporating roasted peanuts, cashews, and sweet raisins for an irresistible balance of heat, crunch, and a hint of sweetness. Infused with the aromatic blend of mustard seeds, cumin, fennel, and curry leaves, this quick-to-make snack is ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish. Perfect as a teatime companion or a light, guilt-free munch, this spicy rice flakes snack is vegan, soy-free, and can be easily stored in an airtight container to enjoy anytime. Whether you're a fan of Indian street food or simply craving something unique, Soy-Free Chiwada is a must-try snack for all!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 300 grams Thin poha (rice flakes)
• 100 grams Peanuts
• 50 grams Cashew nuts
• 3 tablespoons Sunflower oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
• 3 pieces Dried red chilies
• 15 leaves Curry leaves
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
• 2 tablespoons Raisins

Directions

Step 1

Place the thin poha (rice flakes) in a large sieve or colander and gently shake off any small bits or powder. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat 3 tablespoons of sunflower oil in a large, wide pan or wok over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the mustard seeds, and once they start popping, add the cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and dried red chilies. Stir for about 30 seconds until aromatic.

Step 4

Add the peanuts and cashew nuts to the pan and fry them until golden brown, ensuring not to burn them. This should take about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the curry leaves, turmeric powder, red chili powder, sugar, salt, and asafoetida, mixing well for another minute.

Step 6

Add the raisins, and continue to stir everything together.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and add the rice flakes to the pan. Gently mix all the ingredients together until the rice flakes are well coated with the spices and nuts for about 3-4 minutes.

Step 8

Continue to stir intermittently on low heat for another 2-3 minutes to ensure the rice flakes are crispy.

Step 9

Remove the pan from the heat and let the chiwada cool completely before storing it in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(558.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2474.9

Total Fat 120.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 37.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3126.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 308.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.0g	0%
Total Sugars 32.6g
Protein 57.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 245.9mg	0%
Iron 18.8mg	0%
Potassium 1855.6mg	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: 42.7%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 48.3%