Chivda- Savory cereal snack, with dried fruits, Roasted sprouted chickpeas. vegan, glutenfree, nutfree option

Name: Chivda
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon organic canola oil; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds (Optional); 1 green chili pepper chopped; 8-10 curry leaves chopped; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste; 1 teaspoon raw sugar or powdered Jaggery (Optional); 1 cup loaded Puffed rice; 1 cup loaded brown rice krispies; 1/4 cup each of raisins, dried cranberries or other dried fruit; 1/2 cup Roasted sprouted chickpeas (or roasted sprouted red lentils or Nuts of choice); 2 Tablespoons dry watermelon seeds- Magaj (Or sunflower seeds); 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds; 1/4 cup roasted chana dal-dalia (you can find this in indian store(Optional))

Published: Jun 6, 2012 · Modified: Aug 22, 2018 by Richa 33 Comments

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Chivda, is a generic name for a savory snack made with fried or shallow fried puffed or flattened rice (murmura, Poha). a savory Granola/trail mix if you will. Jump to Recipe

It is spiced with green or red chili, has nuts and dried fruits, sometimes has combinations of fried chickpea flour noodles(thin or thick Sev) or potato noodles(Aloo bhujia) and sometimes made sweet and salty. There are several varieties and names for the snack depending on the region in India. It is a fun option for a craving between meals to just munch on something. We Indians crave spice and salt more than sweet.:)

Most items in the Chivda are usually fried, and it becomes a somewhat unhealthy option. This one is roasted on the stove top with minimal oil and makes for a healthyier and very flexible chivda recipe.

We usually make the version with enough added nuts. The balance of some crunchy rice krispies/puffed rice and nuts let you munch on it, without over dosing on nuts.

If you would like to avoid nuts, replace the nuts with roasted chickpeas or red Lentils. Most pictures are with the Roasted sprouted Chickpeas. I usually sprout the chickpeas or red lentils, Toss them in a little oil and bake them at 330 degrees F in one layer, until almost crunchy. To sprout beans. lentils, seeds, see Healthful Pursuits Sprouting tutorial here.

You can add Roasted garam masala chickpeas, which are cooked chickpeas roasted with spices as well. The great thing about sprouting the chickpeas or any beans or lentils, is that you dont have to cook them before roasting. I am currently loving red lentils this way coz they add a smaller crunch.

You can add any seeds, grain flakes or other things you would normally add to a granola.

Variations:

Add multigrain cereal flakes, puffed amaranth, Oats, grain flakes

Add nuts of choice, (mom loves peanuts)

Add large Coconut flakes,

Add seeds – sunflower, pumpkin , watermelon, sesame.

Fore more Savory snack and Breakfast options see here.

This one below has Almond slivers, Walnuts and Cashews.

Chivda served in a small bowl on a dark work surface

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Chivda

Chivda, is a generic name for a savory snack made with fried or shallow fried puffed or flattened rice (murmura, Poha). a savory Granola/trail mix if you will.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Indian, Vegan

Keyword: easy indian recipe, trail mix, vegan snack

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 134kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon organic canola oil
1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) fennel seeds Optional
1 green chili pepper chopped
8-10 (8) curry leaves chopped
1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt or to taste
1 teaspoon raw sugar or powdered Jaggery Optional
1 cup (140 g) loaded Puffed rice
1 cup (190 g) loaded brown rice krispies
1/4 cup (36.25 g) each of raisins, dried cranberries or other dried fruit
1/2 cup (82 g) Roasted sprouted chickpeas or roasted sprouted red lentils or Nuts of choice
2 Tablespoons dry watermelon seeds- Magaj Or sunflower seeds
2 Tablespoons sesame seeds
1/4 cup (48 g) roasted chana dal-dalia you can find this in indian store(Optional)

Instructions

Heat the oil in a wide pan over medium high heat. Add mustard seeds when hot
As mustard seeds crackle, add green chili, and curry leaves. (Cover the pan immediately for few seconds to not get splattered by hot oil when you add the curry leaves) You can substitute finely chopped cilantro for curry leaves too. Let the cilantro become completely crisp before the next step.
Lower the heat to medium low.
Add raisins, cranberries (and nuts- about 1 cup, and chana daal, if using) and keep stirring for 30 seconds.
Add fennel seeds, Roasted chickpeas or lentils, watermelon/sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, salt and turmeric. Mix well for a few seconds.
Add the rise krispies, puffed rice. Mix well until the turmeric color is well distributed(about a minute).
Take off heat. Add sugar if using, a 1/4 tsp chili powder for spice, taste and adjust salt, mix well and let cool before serving or storing in an airtight container for a few weeks.

Notes

Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Chivda

Amount Per Serving

Calories 134 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 185mg8%

Potassium 116mg3%

Carbohydrates 12g4%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 270IU5%

Vitamin C 23.1mg28%

Calcium 33mg3%

Iron 2.5mg14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Make a fun chaat salad with this mix. Toss in some chopped onion, tomato, boiled potatoes, boiled chickpeas(black chickpeas work best), Chutneys(tamarind or cilantro), and chaat masala!

This crunchy snack is being shared at Hearth and soul blog hop, Slightly indulgent Tuesdays, Allergy Free Wednesdays, Glutenfree Wednesdays, Ricki’s wellness weekends.

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