How To Make Chivda At Home || Diwali Recipes || Saffron Trail

wheat flakes

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: puffed rice

Oats provide more fiber, while puffed rice is often more economical.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds are nutrient-dense, while sunflower seeds can be a budget-friendly option.

cashews

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: roasted chickpeas

Walnuts offer omega-3s, while chickpeas are a cost-effective alternative.

dried red chilies

🥗Healthier: fresh green chilies

💰Cheaper: paprika

Fresh green chilies can provide a milder heat, while paprika is often less expensive.

Heat a pan on medium heat and add a little bit of oil.

Slow roast the phoha in the pan until golden brown, then set aside.

In the same pan, add a mix of ghee and oil and allow it to heat up.

Add red chilies and mustard seeds to the hot oil.

Add broken cashews and peanuts to the pan and cook until the peanuts turn golden brown.

Transfer the tarka onto the toasted phoha.

Add a pinch of sugar, salt, and turmeric to the mixture and stir well while hot.

Top with reserved fried cashews before serving.

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