This cornflake chivda recipe is a delicious snack mixture, that is crunchy, savory and a touch spicy. Serve it with a cup of tea or enjoy it at your next at-home movie night!
2cupsred skin peanutsraw (see notes for roasted peanuts)
2cupsCorn flakes
2cupRice Krispies
1cupCajun corn sticksoptional
1cupPotato sticks
Oil for frying peanuts
2tbspChaat masala
7-10Curry leaves
3-4Whole red chilli
1/4cupraisinsoptional
Instructions
In a heavy-bottom pot add enough oil to fry the peanuts. Heat on medium heat, then turn down the heat and add the peanuts. Fry the peanuts on low heat till it turns brown.
Remove the peanuts with a slotted spoon to drain the oil. Mix the peanuts with 2 tablespoons of chaat masala.
In the same pot, remove excess oil add a 7-10 curry leaves 7-10 and 2-3 whole red chillis, until fragrant. Add this to the seasoned peanut mixture.
Once cooled, add the rest of the ingredients (corn flakes, Rice Krispies, potato sticks, any other mix-ins). Mix well and store the cornflake chivda in an airtight container.
Notes
If your red skin peanuts are already roasted - mix in the chili, curry leaves and chaat masala with the roasted peanuts and a couple of tablespoons of oil. Roast on low heat (300ºF) in the oven for 10 minutes, or in the air fyrer at 300ºF for 10 minutes.