Corn Flakes Chivda

Corn Flakes Chivda / Cereal Chivda / Diet Chivda is a healthier alternative to the traditional chivdas and farsaans available in the market.

My mom often prepares 'Bhadang' - a Maharashtrian style chivda made with Kurmuras. I have given a twist to her recipe to make this yummy cereal chivda.

Apart from Corn Flakes, you can try experimenting with other cereals that are not flavoured. I tried Kellogs Rice Krispies and it worked well. If your Corn Flakes or Kurmura are not fresh, roast them a little or microwave for a few seconds to bring back the crunchiness.

Ingredients:

Plain Corn Flakes

Kurmura (Puffed Rice)

Peanuts

Curry Leaves (Kadipatta)

Red Chilly Powder

Turmeric Powder

Asafoetida

Salt to taste

Very little sugar

Mustard seeds for tempering

2 tsp oil

Heat oil in a wok and put in the mustard seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves.

Throw in the peanuts and saute for some time. If you have roasted peanuts, no need to saute.

Add Red chilly powder, Turmeric powder and salt.

Remove from heat and put in the Corn flakes and Kurmura. Adjust salt and add a little sugar.

Once the chivda has cooled down, pack it in an air tight container.

This healthy Corn Flakes chivda is best had as a tea-time snack.

So, prepare a cup of hot tea, watch your favourite movie, munch on your 'chivda' and say Kudos to 'Guilt-free' snacking!!!

This entry goes to CFK: Evening snacks started by Sharmi of Neivedyam and currently hosted by Divya of Dil Se.