Gluten-Free Chivda

Discover the perfect snack-time delight with this Gluten-Free Chivda recipe, a light and crunchy Indian trail mix packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring puffed rice as the star, this snack is elevated with golden-roasted peanuts, cashews, and dried coconut slices, while fragrant curry leaves and a medley of spices like turmeric and red chili powder add irresistible zest. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this healthy and gluten-free snack is perfect for festive occasions, tea-time munching, or guilt-free nibbling on the go. Its crisp texture and balanced blend of sweet, savory, and mildly spicy notes make it a crowd-pleaser that you’ll want to make again and again. Store it in an airtight container to keep it fresh and ready whenever the craving strikes!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups Puffed Rice
• 0.5 cup Peanuts
• 0.5 cup Cashews
• 0.25 cup Dried Coconut Slices
• 20 leaves Curry Leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 1 medium Green Chili
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Powdered Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat a wide, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter.

Step 3

Add 20 curry leaves and stir for a few seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add 1 medium chopped green chili and stir-fry for another minute.

Step 5

Add 0.5 cup of peanuts, 0.5 cup of cashews, and 0.25 cup of dried coconut slices; roast until the nuts turn golden brown.

Step 6

Lower the heat and add 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric powder and 0.5 teaspoon of red chili powder, stir well.

Step 7

Add 3 cups of puffed rice and mix thoroughly so that the spices coat the puffed rice evenly.

Step 8

Season with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of powdered sugar; stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 9

Continue to roast the Chivda over low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure even roasting.

Step 10

Once the puffed rice is crispy and well-seasoned, remove the pan from the heat.

Step 11

Allow the Chivda to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	303.2 grams (303.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1652

Total Fat 133.50g	171%
Saturated Fat 45.70g	229%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1520mg	66%
Total Carbohydrate 96.80g	35%
Dietary Fiber 20.80g	74%
Total Sugars 14.70g
Protein 37.30g	75%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 176mg	14%
Iron 12mg	66%
Potassium 1500mg	32%

*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: 69.1%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 22.3%