Cornflakes Chivda | कॉर्न फलैक्स चिवडा | Bombay Mix | Corn Flakes Mixture| Healthy Chivda |Trail Mix

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.

Take 3 cups of corn flakes and dry roast them on low to medium heat for 2 to 4 minutes until crispy and crunchy, stirring occasionally.

Remove the roasted corn flakes and set them aside on a plate.

In the same kadhai, add 2 to 3 teaspoons of oil.

Add 2 tablespoons of chana dal to the oil and let it brown on low to medium heat, ensuring it doesn't change color.

Add 1/2 cup of peanuts to the kadhai and roast for a few seconds.

Add 1/3 cup of cashews and mix properly to ensure all ingredients are roasted nicely.

Add 8 to 10 curry leaves and mix them in.

Add 3 tablespoons of raisins to the mixture.

Add the spices: salt to taste, 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of red chilli powder, 1 teaspoon of amchur powder, 1/4 teaspoon of asafoetida, 1/2 teaspoon of chaat masala, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper powder. Mix everything quickly.

Add the roasted corn flakes back into the kadhai and toss them lightly to mix with the other ingredients without breaking them.

Roast the mixture for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to ensure all spices and ingredients are well combined.

Allow the corn flakes chivda to cool before serving.

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