Cornflakes Chivda | Roasted Chivda | Cornflakes Recipe | Chivda Recipe
Crispy, light, and bursting with flavor—this roasted cornflakes chivda is a wholesome twist on the classic Indian snack mix. This basic chivda recipe is simple yet so very healthy & tasty. Made with crunchy roasted cornflakes, roasted peanuts, cashews, curry leaves, and a gentle tempering of spices, every bite is a delicious play of textures and tastes. With no deep frying involved, it’s a guilt-free way to satisfy your snack cravings, whether you’re enjoying it with your evening chai or packing it into a travel jar. Simple, nourishing, and full of homemade goodness, this chivda proves that mindful snacking can still be incredibly tasty.
Preparation Time
10 minutes
Soaking Time
Nil
Cooking Time
10 minutes
Makes
1 ½ cup
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cups cornflakes
- ¼ cup sliced dry coconut
- 2 tbsp peanuts
- 3 tbsp raisins
- 2 tbsp Daliya
- 2 tbsp cashew nut sliced
- 2 tsp powdered sugar
- ½ tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
- ½ tbsp oil
- 5 curry leaves
- A pinch of hing
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp red chilli powder
For tempering
METHOD
- In a pan dry roast cornflakes until crunchy. Once done transfer to a bowl.
- In the same pan add some oil. Sauté dried coconut, peanuts, raisins and cashews until well roasted. Transfer it to the roasted cornflakes.
- In the same pan sauté daliya until well roasted. Add it to the rest of the mix.
- In a pan heat oil and sauté curry leaves, hing, turmeric powder, red chilli powder.
- Mix well and add it to the chivda mix.
- Add in powdered sugar and salt to taste. Mix well and let it cool down.
- Store in an air tight container and eat at your convenience.
