Gluten-Free Chivda
Delightfully light, crunchy, and bursting with bold flavors, this Gluten-Free Chivda is a healthier take on the traditional Indian snack mix. Perfectly seasoned with turmeric, red chili powder, and just a hint of sweetness from powdered sugar, this crowd-pleasing recipe features puffed rice, golden-roasted peanuts, cashews, and aromatic dried coconut slices. The addition of curry leaves, mustard seeds, and cumin seeds elevates the flavor profile, making every bite irresistibly fragrant. Ready in just 30 minutes and ideal for prepping in advance, this savory snack is naturally gluten-free, making it a guilt-free choice for everyone. Serve as a midday snack, party munch, or even a light appetizer—its deliciously crispy texture and vibrant spices will leave everyone coming back for more! Perfect for those searching for healthy snack recipes, gluten-free Indian snacks, or puffed rice snacks!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Puffed Rice
- 0.5 cup Peanuts
- 0.5 cup Cashews
- 0.25 cup Dried Coconut Slices
- 20 leaves Curry Leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 medium Green Chili
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Powdered Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Oil
Instructions
Heat a wide, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil.
Once the oil is hot, add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter.
Add 20 curry leaves and stir for a few seconds until fragrant.
Add 1 medium chopped green chili and stir-fry for another minute.
Add 0.5 cup of peanuts, 0.5 cup of cashews, and 0.25 cup of dried coconut slices; roast until the nuts turn golden brown.
Lower the heat and add 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric powder and 0.5 teaspoon of red chili powder, stir well.
Add 3 cups of puffed rice and mix thoroughly so that the spices coat the puffed rice evenly.
Season with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of powdered sugar; stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Continue to roast the Chivda over low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure even roasting.
Once the puffed rice is crispy and well-seasoned, remove the pan from the heat.
Allow the Chivda to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1652 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.5 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.7 g | 228% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1520 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.8 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.7 g | ||
| Protein | 37.3 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1500 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
