Sugar-Free Spicy Chevda Snack Mix
Elevate your snacking game with this Sugar-Free Spicy Chevda Snack Mix—a delightful medley of crunchy textures and bold flavors! Perfectly crafted with flattened rice (poha), puffed rice, roasted chana dal, and a mix of nuts like peanuts and cashews, this healthier version of the classic Indian snack skips the sugar without compromising on taste. Toasted with aromatic curry leaves, fennel seeds, and mustard seeds, and seasoned with turmeric and chili powders, every bite delivers a spicy, savory kick. Ready in just 25 minutes, this snack is ideal for tea-time munchies or guilt-free indulgence throughout the day. Plus, it stores well for up to two weeks, making it a convenient and flavorful option to have on hand.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Thin flattened rice (poha)
- 1 cup Raw peanuts
- 0.5 cup Roasted chana dal (split chickpeas)
- 15 leaves Curry leaves
- 3 pieces Dried red chilies
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Fennel seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Raw cashews
- 1 cup Puffed rice
- 3 tablespoons Oil (neutral-flavored, e.g., sunflower)
Instructions
Heat a large non-stick pan or wok on low to medium heat and add the oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter for a few seconds.
Add the fennel seeds, curry leaves, and dried red chilies to the pan. Sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
Stir in the raw peanuts and cashews. Fry them gently for 2-3 minutes until golden and crunchy.
Add the roasted chana dal and sauté for another minute to ensure it's warm and crispy.
Reduce the heat to low, then add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Stir well to coat the nuts and spices evenly.
Add the flattened rice (poha) and puffed rice to the pan. Mix thoroughly, ensuring the spices blend well with the ingredients.
Toast the mixture on low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. The flattened rice should become crispy but remain light.
Remove the mix from heat and allow it to cool completely. This helps the flavors to develop and the ingredients to crisp up further.
Once cooled, store the Sugar-Free Spicy Chevda Snack Mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Serve as a snack or tea-time treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2803 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.4 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.0 g | 100% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2455 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 292.9 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.0 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 85.7 g | 171% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 23.9 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 2374 mg | 51% | |
*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.
