Sugar-Free Chivda
Looking for a guilt-free snack that's irresistibly crunchy and packed with wholesome goodness? This *Sugar-Free Chivda* is a healthier twist on the classic Indian trail mix, featuring crispy thin poha (flattened rice) blended with a medley of roasted peanuts, almonds, cashews, and chana dal. Infused with aromatic spices like turmeric, cumin, and a hint of asafoetida, and brought to life with fried curry leaves and dried red chilies, this savory snack is a perfectly balanced blend of flavors and textures. With no added sugar and just a touch of oil, it's the ultimate light, nutritious teatime companion or on-the-go treat. Quick to make in under 40 minutes and easy to store for up to two weeks, this chivda is an ideal make-ahead snack for health-conscious munching!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Thin Poha (flattened rice)
- 50 grams Peanuts
- 50 grams Roasted Chana Dal
- 50 grams Cashews
- 30 grams Almonds
- 20 leaves Curry Leaves
- 3 pieces Dried Red Chilies
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Asafoetida (Hing)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil
Instructions
Begin by gently dry roasting the thin poha in a large frying pan over low heat. Stir constantly until the poha turns crispy. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
In the same pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds and let them sizzle until they start to pop.
Add in the curry leaves and dried red chilies, continuing to sauté for a minute until the leaves turn crisp and the chilies darken slightly.
Next, add peanuts, roasted chana dal, cashews, and almonds to the pan. Roast them gently in the spiced oil until golden brown, stirring frequently.
Sprinkle turmeric powder, asafoetida, and salt over the roasted nut mixture. Mix everything well so that the spices coat the nuts evenly.
Turn the heat to low and add the crispy poha to the pan. Toss the mixture carefully until all components are well mixed and the poha is coated evenly with the spiced oil.
Taste and adjust salt or spice levels according to your preference. Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool completely before serving.
Store the Sugar-Free Chivda in an airtight container at room temperature. It will stay fresh and crisp for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2036 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.2 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2609 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 250.6 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 51.0 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 277 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 1488 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.
