Best Indian Spiced Snack Mix Recipes

CORN FLAKES CHIVDA (SPICY INDIAN SNACK MIX)

Corn Flakes Chivda (Spicy Indian Snack Mix) image

A great Indian snack to be enjoyed at any time. Use your imagination when it comes to the nuts and seeds. I vary the selection from among cashews, peanuts, walnuts, pistachios, shelled sunflower or pumpkin seeds, but almost anything goes here if you have favorites. The last time I made these, I added fresh curry leaves and dried kiwi (small dice) and it was wonderful! I'm pretty sure you can toss in any dried fruit here in place of, or addition to, the raisins. Store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks. We usually double the cumin, nuts and seeds because...... well, because we're pigs. ;)

Provided by Sandi From CA

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 13m

Yield 3 1/2 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 cup shelled peanuts or 1/2 cup mixed nuts, of your choice
1/4 cup golden raisin
1 teaspoon red chili powder (to taste)
1/3 teaspoon turmeric powder
kosher salt (to taste. 1 teaspoon works for me.)
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon lime juice
3 cups corn flakes

Steps:

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Wait until they sizzle, then toss in the raisins (or other dried fruit pieces) and nuts. Stir a minute.
Keep on very low heat and stir in the chili powder, turmeric powder, salt and sugar.
Mix in the lime juice, keeping your face averted because the oil will splatter.
Finally gently fold in the cornflakes over low heat for about 3-4 minutes until the cornflakes are well coated with the spice blend. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container at room temperature.

INDIAN SPICED CHEX® MIX

Indian Spiced Chex® Mix image

Stir up a taste adventure with three tasty cereals, three crunchy nuts and a perfect blend of spices.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Snack

Time 15m

Yield 22

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
3 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal
1 cup cashews
1/2 cup pistachios (shelled)
1/2 cup almonds
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
3 tablespoons honey
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, cashews, pistachios, and almonds. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in corn syrup and honey; microwave on High about 10 more seconds. Add salt, cardamom, ginger, and cayenne; stir well. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
Microwave mixture uncovered on High 3 minutes, stirring after each minute. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g