Cornflakes Chivda Recipe I Murmura Recipe for Kids I Indian Trail Mix (2020)

peanuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide a similar crunch and flavor.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Almonds are lower in calories and walnuts are often cheaper.

dried coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: none

Unsweetened flakes maintain the coconut flavor without added sugar.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: none

Jalapeños provide a similar heat level.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a heavy-bottomed pan or kadhai.

Add 3 tablespoons of peanuts and roast on low flame for 2-3 minutes.

Add 2 tablespoons of roasted chana dal (optional) if you don't have patience.

Add 1 finely chopped green chili and 7-8 curry leaves and roast on low flame until the color changes.

Mix well until the peanuts and dal have a nice color.

Add 1 cup of cornflakes and mix well.

Continuously stir on low flame to ensure it doesn't burn and stays crispy.

Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of red chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of chaat masala, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and mix well.

Roast on low flame to make it crispy and ensure the spices are well cooked.

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