Chivra (Indian Snack Mix)

Submitted by Sandi From CA

"Hot spicy snacks are very popular in India. The variety is unlimited. Chivra is enjoyed as a snack any time of the day and is usually spicy hot, though this one is milder. Of course, you can adjust the heat/cayenne to your level of tolerance. Here is a quick and easy version using several available cereals. For the version in the photo, I added about 1/2 cup raisins at the same time as the nuts and spices. Makes 8 (1/2 cup each) servings."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups corn flakes
• 1 cup crisp rice cereal
• 1 cup puffed corn cereal
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1⁄2 cup mixed nuts
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon mango powder (amchur)

directions

1. Combine the cereals and set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds to the hot oil and cover with a lid to avoid splattering. Fry until the mustard seeds stop popping, a few seconds.
3. Reduce heat to low. Add the cereal mix and stir well.
4. Add the nuts, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper and mango powder. Roast, stirring occasionally for 5 to 7. I actually roast a bit longer, but you have to be very careful you don't burn the nuts or they'll taste bitter. A little brown or tan is ok.
5. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
6. Store in an airtight container.