Sugar-Free Chivda
Indulge in guilt-free snacking with this delectable Sugar-Free Chivda recipe, a wholesome twist on the traditional Indian snack mix. Made with light and crispy thin poha, protein-packed roasted peanuts, chana dal, and nutrient-dense nuts like almonds and cashews, this recipe skips the sugar and emphasizes bold, savory flavors. Fragrant curry leaves, dried red chilies, and a medley of turmeric and asafoetida create a tantalizing aroma, while a tempering of mustard and cumin seeds adds authentic depth to every bite. Perfectly spiced and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, this crunchy, oil-light snack is ideal for tea-time munching, festive gatherings, or on-the-go energy. Store it in an airtight container to enjoy this sugar-free delight fresh and crisp for up to two weeks!
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Ingredients
- 250 grams Thin Poha (flattened rice)
- 50 grams Peanuts
- 50 grams Roasted Chana Dal
- 50 grams Cashews
- 30 grams Almonds
- 20 leaves Curry Leaves
- 3 pieces Dried Red Chilies
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Asafoetida (Hing)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil
Directions
Step 1
Begin by gently dry roasting the thin poha in a large frying pan over low heat. Stir constantly until the poha turns crispy. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
In the same pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds and let them sizzle until they start to pop.
Step 3
Add in the curry leaves and dried red chilies, continuing to sauté for a minute until the leaves turn crisp and the chilies darken slightly.
Step 4
Next, add peanuts, roasted chana dal, cashews, and almonds to the pan. Roast them gently in the spiced oil until golden brown, stirring frequently.
Step 5
Sprinkle turmeric powder, asafoetida, and salt over the roasted nut mixture. Mix everything well so that the spices coat the nuts evenly.
Step 6
Turn the heat to low and add the crispy poha to the pan. Toss the mixture carefully until all components are well mixed and the poha is coated evenly with the spiced oil.
Step 7
Taste and adjust salt or spice levels according to your preference. Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool completely before serving.
Step 8
Store the Sugar-Free Chivda in an airtight container at room temperature. It will stay fresh and crisp for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (490.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2035.6 |
| Total Fat 97.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2609.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 250.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.1g | |
| Protein 51.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 276.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1487.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories