Healthy crunchy chivda namkeen / Airfryer recipe/ Poha chivda namkeen

peanuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide similar crunch with lower calories.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Almonds are lower in calories and walnuts are often cheaper.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: dried coconut

Unsweetened shredded coconut maintains flavor without added sugar.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Dried cranberries add tartness while apricots can be less expensive.

Take 1 cup of flattened rice (poha) in a mixing bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of fox nuts, 1/4 cup of peanuts, 10-12 raisins, 10-12 almonds, and 10-12 cashews to the bowl.

Add 12-15 slices of dried coconut and 1/4 cup of roasted chickpeas.

Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of red chili powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, 1 teaspoon of chaat masala, 1 teaspoon of amchur powder, 1 teaspoon of black pepper powder, 1 teaspoon of black salt, and 1 teaspoon of regular white salt to the mixture.

Add 1-2 teaspoons of oil and mix everything well to ensure the spices stick to the ingredients.

Add dried curry leaves to the mixture.

Transfer the mixture to the air fryer basket and insert it into the air fryer.

Set the air fryer to 150°C and roast for 18-20 minutes, checking and tossing the mixture halfway through.

Once done, check for crunchiness and serve as a snack.

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