Chivda (Indian Snack Mix)
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Chivda (Indian Snack Mix)

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Servings: 10

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500 g) whole red lentils, cooked
  • 2 cups (500 mL) corn flakes cereal
  • ½ cup (125 mL) peanuts, roasted and salted, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup (125 mL) cashews, roasted and salted, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) canola oil
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) golden raisins
  • 1 cup (250 mL) curry leaves
  • 1 cup (250 mL) mint leaves
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) garlic powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) turmeric
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) paprika
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) maple syrup

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Place lentils in a single layer on a sheet tray and roast until dry and crispy, roughly 10-15 minutes. Be sure to toss at least once halfway through.
  3. Transfer lentils to a large mixing bowl. Add corn flakes, peanuts, and cashews and set aside.
  4. Heat oil in a sauté pan and once hot, add raisins and fry for 1 minute until they have plumped. Remove from pan and add to the lentils and nuts.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low and fry curry and mint leaves for 1 minute. Add garlic, turmeric, and paprika and stir.
  6. Add spice mixture to the lentil blend. Add salt and maple syrup and mix well with a spatula. Enjoy either warm or room temp.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: ½ cup (125 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 320
  • Total Fat 18 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.5 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Carbohydrates 30 g
  • Dietary Fibre 6 g
  • Sugar 11 g
  • Protein 11 g
  • Sodium 510 mg
  • Potassium 375 mg
  • Folate 112 mcg

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