Our Family’s Diwali Special Namkeen Mix | Crunchy Chiwda Recipe You’ll Love

mixed nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide similar crunch with fewer calories.

gram flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour offers a nutty flavor while being more nutritious.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: none

Fresh fruits can provide a healthier, less sugary alternative.

spices

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: none

Using fresh herbs can enhance flavor without added calories.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.

Add curry leaves and green chilies, frying until fragrant.

Mix in flattened rice, peanuts, roasted chana dal, cornflakes, and potato sticks, frying until crispy.

In a separate bowl, combine coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, chaat masala, asafoetida, and sugar to create a masala mix.

Sprinkle the masala mix over the fried ingredients and stir well to combine evenly.

Remove from heat and let cool completely before serving.

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